So Elliott showed me this today and gave me permission to share it with all of you.  He did this entirely freehand and I think it's pretty darn impressive.  He's definitely focused on Mario but this is just awesome. Our refrigerator is getting pretty full.  We're gonna have to start cycling some of the these pictures out to make room for all the new ones.  This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

I've been doing this for almost 3 years now and I've had my share of unpleasant comments on here but lately it's gotten pretty bad. For the record, I don't give a shit if you believe anything that I have to say.  I really don't.  I share what is happening in our lives. It's your choice what you do with it. I started this blog as a sort of digital journal for myself. It's taken off and I'm so grateful for that.  However, just because the site has grown and I put myself out there, doesn't mean that I deserve to be attacked.  In three years, I've never censored comments or banned a readers opinion.  However, as of late, it's become a free for all and I simply can't let…

I'm sitting here alone in my living room because I can't sleep.  A lot has been happening lately and quite frankly, I've been having a rough time dealing with it.  At this point in time, aside from all the health related issues we face, I'm preoccupied with this whole CPS thing. The reality is that it's probably over, at least for the most part.  As soon as they receive the medical records in question and they can verify our story, the case will be closed. Their words, not mine.  Having said that, this whole experience has changed me and honestly it's affected how I approach this blog. There are some things that have happened that I would have shared, prior to this.  However, having been through what we've been through,…

I thought this was cute.  We had some left over fruit snacks from our trip to the Zoo yesterday. After lunch I told the boys that they could each have one package.  Emmett opened his up and before eating them, lined them up in a straight line.  How many of you see this at home, with your child on the Autism spectrum? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

I've been talking about feeding issues when it comes to my boys with Autism....  My question for you all is pretty simple.  Do you have a go to food for your picky eaters?  You know, something that you can pull out when all else fails. Ours is Little Caesars Pizza.  What's yours? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

People say that things always get worse before they get better. I really hope they're right.  I mean, I don't know who said that, so I don't know if they know what they're talking about.  Having said that, for the sake of being hopeful, I'm going to assume they are right.  That being the case, things should definitely be getting better soon.  They've got to get better. They just have to. I've been working on something for two years and it's about to pay off.  However, until then, things are pretty friggin bad.  I still can't get anyone from the gas company to explain why we were shut off.  All I'm being told is that it shouldn't have happened. A supervisor is supposed to be calling me but they haven't…

It's been a little while since I've last updated you as to the status of our current status.  First let me thank you all for the out pouring if support.  It's quite humbling to know that so many if you care.  Thank you. As for our current status..... We've not had any contact with Child Protective Services is well over a week.  The last phone call I received had us in a pretty good spot. At this point, I don't think they believe the allegations that we don't take our kids to the doctors. However, they are still waiting to here back from the Cleveland Clinic and Akron Children's Hospital. I'm told that if those come back without any concern, the case will be closed. When the hell knows how…