Read more about the article How we help our kids with #Autism adapt to change
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How we help our kids with #Autism adapt to change

As is the status quo for my family, we have to adjust our plans for today. Originally, the boys were going to be gone tonight but that's been rescheduled for tomorrow. It's not a big deal at all because we're always so grateful for whatever help we get and sometimes things happen that require us to adapt.  Having said that, since the boys will be home, we're going to have to feed them. There's some law in Ohio that states you have to feed your kids. 😁  In order to do that, I'll have to go grocery shopping. I wasn't planning on that until tomorrow, specifically when they were not going to be home. Anyway, I'm waiting to pick up the boys from school and I'll explain that the plans…

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March 10, 2017
Read more about the article Thank God for mornings like this
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Thank God for mornings like this

It's been a pretty easy morning thus far. The boys did a great job of getting ready for school and the only hiccup was that I needed to make a second trip because Elliott left his backpack at home.  That wasn't a huge deal and I didn't mind. That never happens and considering how cooperative they both were, I'd make a second trip every day if I needed to, in order to ensure this level of positivity each morning. ☺  We have absolutely nothing on the schedule for today. It's the first day this week that I'm not rushing around and losing my mind.  Lizze is sleeping and Gavin's about to take his morning nap as well. I'm not sure if I'm going to be taking a nap today. I…

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March 10, 2017
Read more about the article MUST SEE pictures for my kids art show
Artwork / Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

MUST SEE pictures for my kids art show

We had literacy night at my kids school this evening. It's basically a night that encourages family time and reading. The kids love to go to these things and we always go but I'm not a huge fan.  It's always crowded, including lots of heavy smokers that smell of cigarettes, and it's really hot with all those people crammed into a small area.  Like I said, the kids love it and that makes it more than worth it.  My favorite part of these things is without a doubt, the art show. I love getting to see my kids artwork. I can always pick out Elliott and Emmett's art, without seeing their names. They have a unique style that makes them stick out to me.  Anyway, I want to share some…

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March 10, 2017
Read more about the article Major Update: We saw the psychiatrist today
Bipolar Disorder / Gavin / Major Update

Major Update: We saw the psychiatrist today

Many things have happened today but in this entry, I want to focus on what is arguably the most pivotal.  I spoke previously about Gavin having his Lithium dose cut in half, with the potential of being totally removed in the near future. The near future has arrived and we met with Dr. Reynolds this afternoon about this very subject.  The focus of today's appointment was to discuss how things were going on the current (reduced) dosage and then decide where to go for here.  Lizze and I both agree that Gavin is or at least appears to be manic. Is this the result of the decreased dose of Lithium? My personal opinion is that it's probably not.  The reason I say that is because Gavin's been on 900 mg/day…

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March 9, 2017
Read more about the article OMG… Just kill me now
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OMG… Just kill me now

We are not off to a good start. Emmett is unable to wear anything on his feet and he's in a mood. He's in a nasty mood.  I didn't sleep much last night cause I was up with Mr. Emmett several times throughout the night.  I'm at my wits end this morning.. 

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March 9, 2017
Read more about the article My heart broke twice today (part 1)
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My heart broke twice today (part 1)

I was excited about today because we had some exciting things in the works and Emmett even got off to school without much problem. He ended up wearing his flip-flops to school.  Shortly after home from dropping the boys off at school, Lizze and I wanted to finish a show we had previously left unfinished.  Gavin came downstairs to deliver a message.  He wanted me to know that he would be spending most of the morning at base. Apparently, there was a huge party in celebration of the anniversary of his super hero teams birth.  Lizze and I sorta looked at each other as Gavin continued.  He went on to explain that there's going to be a big party to celebrate the anniversary of his super hero team coming together,…

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March 8, 2017
Read more about the article I want to know what your pet peeve is
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I want to know what your pet peeve is

We all have them and they drive us crazy when they happen. I'm talking about pet peeves. This isn't necessarily related to special needs parenting or even parenting in general. It could be anything..  Maybe the sound of someone chewing drives you nuts. Maybe seeing someone driving around with their young child not in a car seat puts you over the edge.  I'm wanting to know if you have a pet peeve and if so, what is it and why? 

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March 8, 2017
Read more about the article Do you ever have one of these days? 
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Do you ever have one of these days? 

If you're a special needs parent, struggling to navigate this challenging life you been given, you are not alone. I've had a particularly challenging day with my three kids with Autism, so I get it.  Today was one of those days where I could feel myself cracking at the seams and I had to dig down deep, just to make it through.  Our day was plagued by sensory issues and it resulted in both my youngest staying home from school today. It was less than ideal but it was the right thing to do.  I did take Emmett to occupational therapy because obviously he needs it. While we were there, I showed his OT the video of Emmett struggling with his shoes and socks before going to a movie. There…

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March 8, 2017