Read more about the article Please keep Elliott’s friend in your thoughts and prayers 
Thoughts and Prayers

Please keep Elliott’s friend in your thoughts and prayers 

I'm asking all my readers to please say a prayer or send positive thoughts for Elliott's friend at school. Elliott and Emmett are in a school for kids with Autism and other special needs.   We got a letter from the school yesterday, letting us know that the Mother of Elliott's friend, passed away suddenly.  I'm not quite sure the boys understand the finality of this situation.   This is a really tragic situation for obvious reasons and my heart goes out to his young friend and her family.   Losing a parent is never an easy thing for a child to cope with.  When you're dealing with a special needs child, it can even be tougher because sometimes it's much harder for them to understand.   Please keep this…

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September 2, 2016
Read more about the article A major update about Elliott and homework 
Elliott / Homework / My thoughts / School Related Issues

A major update about Elliott and homework 

First of all, I hate the idea of homework in general.  There's so much research out that that proves homework doesn't improve test scores at all.  I'm even less supportive of giving homework to kids with special needs.  There's several sides to this coin but the biggest things are pretty solid arguments in my book.   Frankly, I can see this from both sides and here's why.   I want my kids to reach whatever their potential is. I want them to be prepared for the real world, so they can function within to the best of their abilities. This requires that my kids be held to a reasonable standard.  Homework is something that they won't be able to escape in high school or college and practicing now is a…

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September 2, 2016
Read more about the article A really quick announcement
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A really quick announcement

I wanted to take a second and let everyone know that I've reinstated email updates.I didn't realize they weren't working but I have them fixed.  What does this mean?  Basically, you can sign up to the right, in the sidebar.  You will be subscribed to email updates and my newsletter, which is maybe once a month.   The email updates will consist of a single email that arrives about 4am est.  This email contains a summary of all the posts that took place in the previous 24 hours.  There are direct links to posts and belief excerpts to tell you what each is about.   I know many people like to catch up in the morning and this is a great way to do so without having to leave the…

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September 2, 2016
Read more about the article I have my fingers crossed
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I have my fingers crossed

The boys ended up having a really good day at school, despite the rough start.  I'm really proud of them.  Elliott even finished up his homework, without a single issue.   I'm hoping that this positive trend continues, well into the bedtime hour. It would be so nice to be able to just put the kids down for the night and actually gave then go to sleep.  Finger crossed...  ☺ 

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September 1, 2016
Read more about the article Nothing has gone as planned today and a few other ramblings
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Nothing has gone as planned today and a few other ramblings

This morning got off to a rough start and then I was late getting lunches to the school for the boys because of bad accident that had traffic backed up.  When I got to the school, poor Emmett was sitting with nothing to eat for at least 15 minutes. I called ahead to let them know I was running behind but he was still worried I had forgotten about him and that feels absolutely terrible.   Elliott's lunch was actually early cause they eat at different times..so there's that. ☺  We were supposed to be at the Cleveland Clinic all day today but Lizze woke up in so much pain that she was not feeling well enough to make the trip. That was frustrating for her on a few levels…

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September 1, 2016
Read more about the article I’m trying to recover from a massive meltdown this morning and I’m not doing very well
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I’m trying to recover from a massive meltdown this morning and I’m not doing very well

Starting your day off with a massive meltdown, is really a pretty shitty way to do it. I've lived through one such morning today.  Shoes and socks are such an issue for Emmett.  I was hoping this year would prove to be different but it hasn't, at least not yet.  In fact, I would say his sensitivity to anything on his feet has significantly worsened.   This morning was really bad and frankly, I'm in a horrible fucking mood now because of it.   Emmett screamed in my face for most of the morning because we had to get him dressed.  I'm not dealing with that really well today but at the same time, I'm not mad at Emmett because he has no more control over these sensory issues than…

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September 1, 2016
Read more about the article We will be spending most of our day at the @ClevelandClinic
Cleveland Clinic

We will be spending most of our day at the @ClevelandClinic

It's going to be a really, really long day today. Lizze and I will be at the Cleveland Clinic for most of the day.  Her Mom will be picking the boys up from school and hanging out with them until we get back, late afternoon.  Since the Cleveland Clinic is a decent drive for us, Lizze scheduled a couple of appointments, so we could get as much done while we were there as possible.   This saves us both time and money.   Plus, it also limits the help we need with the kids as well.  So while it's going to be a really long day, it's all done at one time and we won't have to make a second trip.  

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September 1, 2016
Read more about the article Let’s be honest about today
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Let’s be honest about today

I'm absolutely spent. The boys went to bed without too much problem. We've had better bedtimes but I survived it and that's what matters.  lol Gavin spent a large part of the day, chewing my ear off and talking about his games or latest missions.  I'm gonna be really honest and say that a large part of me never wants to hear about any of this stuff again but that's not in the cards for me.   I had dinner waiting for Lizze when she got home from class and we settled in to watch a few more episodes of Supernatural on Netflix. We've started watching the series all over again.   Lizze went to bed before I did because she was worn out and I just needed some time…

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September 1, 2016