I’m really happy with my service call from @vivinthome today

I mentioned that Vivint had to come out today to replace one of the cameras because it would no longer focus.  It's the camera from Elliott and Emmett's room, so I really wanted to get that fixed. My usual tech wasn't available, so I had someone else for the first time. He was also training someone, so there was a second tech here as well. Both guys did a really good job and I was very comfortable with them in the house.  Having three kids with special needs, I get nervous when strangers come into the house because it can disrupt the day but everyone did fine. Does it bother me that a camera stopped working? Sure it does. That being said, it's technology and sometimes this happens. My big…

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Things should calm down today 

Thankfully, today is going to be pretty quiet.  I have Vivint coming out to replace a broken camera and Lizze has an appointment both before and after lunch.   There's no therapy for Gavin or Emmett today cause it's an off week for Gavin and Emmett doesn't start back until next month.   We do have Dr. Pattie tonight for family therapy but that's about it.  It totally looks like a quiet day ahead of us and I'm grateful for that after yesterday.  I hope you and yours have the best day possible..  ☺ 

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For the first time in forever…… 

Lizze and I ended our day, without having to move Emmett back to his own bed because he fell asleep in his own.  He came downstairs a couple times but ended up falling asleep in his bed tonight.   This marks the first time in forever, that he's been able to fall asleep in his own bed and I'm pretty stoked about this.   I will say that I'm afraid to check on him, for fear of him waking up... lol This is a pretty big step for him and I'm gonna praise the crap out of him in the morning...  ☺ 

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It’s time for the bad news

Having shared the good news in the previous post, unfortunately, that leaves only the bad news to share.  That centers around the fact that it will be early next week before we see the gas turned back on.  Apparently, the medical certificate is still processing and since they don't work on the weekend, we have to wait until really newest week.  While this definitely sucks for a number of reasons, we certainly aren't relying on it to heat the house.   This will also make cooking a challenge but we still have a toaster over and the air fryer, with which to prepare meals. Having said that, when isn't making meals for my kids a challenge?  All we can do is make the best of a bad situation. Freaking out…

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I’m way too petered out to be doing this today

I'm feeling pretty petered out today. The appointment this morning with Emmett and then being up really late with Gavin, has just killed me.   In a little bit, I'm going to have to run to the grocery store because I'm assuming we're all going to want to eat dinner tonight.  If I don't go, I'm not sure that will be possible..  lol Gavin will probably want to go with me and I totally appreciate his wanting to help but I'm not sure I'll be able to deal with his nonstop talking. I'm definitely not up to talking a out his tablet let games right now.   That being said, I want to encourage his desire to help out and learn more about interacting with society because that will only…

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The dentist didn’t go so well but Emmett was super brave

We just arrived home from today's dental thing with Emmett.  Big thanks to my Mom for watching the other two boys for us.  That was a huge help, especially with how this appointment ended up going.   Let me start by saying how brave Emmett was because he really was brave.   When we first went back, it was too much for him and he lost it.  We're talking massive, massive meltdown.  He was terrified and there was no consoling him.  All we could do was hold his hands and reassure him that things were going to be okay.  When it came to getting prepped, he had to be held down to be numbed up and once that was done, he handled everything else like a champ.  ☺  The doctor…

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Dear God, Please let this go well

We arrived at the dentist and Emmett's tummy is upset.  He says he's not nervous but I think it's probably nerves.   We got hit with a big detour but we ended making it a few minutes early anyway.  I thought for sure we were going to be late but we still made good time.   I'm really hoping that this is a quick procedure because Emmett's not appearing to be in a good place to cope with a great deal of stress.  

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All things considered I’m doing alright

I'm dragging today because I've only had about one hour of sleep.   Being totally petered out is something that has become the status quo. It's safe to say that I'm far from the only Autism parent who's petered out because their kids don't sleep at night.   Considering the facts, I feel like I'm doing pretty good today.  For starters, I'm staying awake and I'm in a really good mood. While it's possible the good mood is due to the fact that I'm delirious at this point, a good mood is a good mood... ☺   

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