Aug 07 2015
It was refill Gavin’s weekly pill dispenser time this morning. It’s my favorite time of the week <insert sarcasm>. I actually hate doing this because it’s a reminder of everything that Gavin struggles with. I’ve got the actual process down to a science but it’s relatively tedious. What you see in the picture below is …
Aug 07 2015
Before Elliott got hurt last night, I was trying to keep the kids focusing their energies in a positive way. That’s not always easy in the neighborhood we live in because of safety concerns. This afternoon, we gave the toads tank a makeover. You might remember that the boys rescued a family of toads on the …
Aug 07 2015
Elliott and Emmett were both in rare form today. I spent a large part of my time, trying to slow them down, in order to keep them from hurting themselves. We made it all the way to dinner time without incident but then it happened. Elliott and Emmett were chasing each other around in circles …
Aug 06 2015
First of all, I fully realize this is a touchy subject. At the same time, I’m constantly being asked for my opinion on this subject, and I thought as the Lost and Tired story continues under a new name, I would address this issue and when someone asks, I can point them here. I very …
Aug 06 2015
For those following my family’s story, you already know just how far Gavin’s come over the last year. He’s made an unbelievable transformation and I quite literally couldn’t be any prouder of him. He faces mental health and physical health issue that are exceedingly rare and never once complains. Gavin’s gone from a destructive force …
Aug 06 2015
Like anyone else, I find myself frustrated at times with my life. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids and I’m grateful for every breath I get the honor of taking with them in my life. I have an amazing family, both on and offline as well. While much of my life is a …
Aug 05 2015
Update: This is posting late because it’s been a very difficult day and I didn’t get around to posting it after dinner. We’ve been trying to put a therapy session together for them with their Mom but it just hasn’t come together yet. The reason for this type of session is because the therapist …
Aug 05 2015
Emmett’s in a mood today. By mood I mean a very volatile, disagreeable and angry place. He’s been raging on and off all day. 😖 You know, I’ve tried to find his triggers and I have no idea what’s setting him off. He’s not dealing with stressful situations well and if even the slightest thing …
