I’ve just discovered the wonder that is Temple Grandin and I think everyone needs to watch this documentary on her. She is an adult with autism that used to be severely autistic but she has come out of it a lot. She gives us a lot of insight into an autistic mind and it really… Continue reading Temple Grandin
Money Money Money Money….MONEY
The title is supposed to be sung that that song. Anyway… My mind is buzzing with all these ideas for raising money for Silas. A Gala? A church event? Selling things on my blog?? Begging? The government is going to give us 20 grand which we will only be able to spend on ABA therapy,… Continue reading Money Money Money Money….MONEY
My Ball of Sunshine
So, final day of testing. It was the most fun day too! Silas loved it and he did not want to leave…at all. The psychologist and him just played together. Silas had him laughing so hard too, it was pretty cute. You can tell this guy just loves kids. At the end of the appointment… Continue reading My Ball of Sunshine
Cough Cough Cough
So, almost done Silas’ diagnosis. The psychologist told me he’s certain Silas has autism, he’s just got to figure out the severity and which type it is. More things were pointed out to me that I didn’t realize about Silas. Today I am excited. I’m excited to start therapy. I’m feeling able to make phone… Continue reading Cough Cough Cough
One Step Closer
So we’re back from the speech therapist now. She wasn’t able to do a full assessment because part way through, Silas ran screaming to the other side of the room and began smashing his head on very very hard things. He’s been doing it all day…he’s forming a welt. I’m considering another ear infection. Anyway,… Continue reading One Step Closer
Wooot Canucks!
I love my Realtor. He just called us up today and gave us Canucks tix for tonight. Maybe we’ll see their first win since…like 800 years ago, who knows. So tomorrow Silas spends two hours with a speech therapist who is part of the diagnosis. I dunno what she’ll do with him exactly but she… Continue reading Wooot Canucks!
Shucks…
Well, another lesson learned in not getting your hopes up too high. Silas’ back is covered in hives from his peanut allergy test. His allergy is worse than it was a year and a bit ago. I guess we’re just really really good at keeping him safe. The doc said to not come back for… Continue reading Shucks…
More ABC’s
Silas is passed out on the couch right now, I’m not sure whether to move him to his bed or not. He’s all nestled in there and he looks so peaceful. I’ll move him in a bit I think. I just wanna crawl in and snuggle him. So yesterday Isaac was preoccupied with with CD… Continue reading More ABC’s
Well, That Was Interesting…
So, day one with the psychologist went well. He’s a great guy and he’s very well qualified to do what he’s doing. I liked him very much. These questions that they give you, things you don’t think about when your first child isn’t typicial. I don’t realize how far off the realm of “typical” that… Continue reading Well, That Was Interesting…
I know I know I know
Oooops, I kinda forgot about you folks :). My days have been a bit crazy, Silas and Ikey aren’t getting along so well so…I forgot. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Still love me? Annnywhoooo. So today I go to the clinic all by my lonesome and sit with the psychologist for two hours and talk about Silas. … Continue reading I know I know I know
TGIF
I have head phones on right now with blaring music so I can’t hear my kiddos screaming. So much for a quiet nap time. I hope Ikey falls asleep. He’s teething right now so he’s having trouble with his nap. Silas is just grouchy pants. Grrrrrrr. I need some time off. Oh well. Anyway, lots… Continue reading TGIF
Getting a Grip
I’m so at the end of my rope today. I want to smash things. I want to cut myself. I want to yell and scream and kick holes in the walls. So…instead of bitching…I’m going to focus on the good for a moment to calm myself down. Good things: 1. I have a delicious, wonderful… Continue reading Getting a Grip
Untitled
So, today I decided to try out this preschool thingy that was near our home. It’s a free drop in for anyone and it’s kinda like pre-school but the parents stay. I was really dissappointed in it actually. The head lady did a lot of stuff wrong…like using force to get my kids to do… Continue reading Untitled
Mr Grouchy Pants
Starting yesterday Silas has gotten extremely grouchy and irritated. I hope it’s not the gfcf thing…hope hope hope. He’s just GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. *sigh* I’m so so so so so looking forward to therapy with him. I can’t wait to start seeing changes in him and start seeing him at his full potential. I just cannot WAIT!… Continue reading Mr Grouchy Pants
I’ll have a new brain please…and a side of sanity…
After a rough morning I wondered weather or not I should write what happened here or just journal it. This isn’t the easiest thing to write but this blog is about being authentic and about saying things that most people are to scared or embarrassed to say so people don’t feel alone. It’s been a… Continue reading I’ll have a new brain please…and a side of sanity…