Well we made it to Six Flags Great America in Chicago this 4th. It was not very crowded like we had been told which is very nice. A lot of people have other plans on this holiday. It might have been the weather too. It was to rained all morning and it didn't look like it would be nice day either. But it wasn't going to rain in the evening for the fireworks show and since my kids really don't or can't do a lot of the rides we decided to give it a chance.
It rain for the first hour we were there and then stopped. I think it was because I got our slickers out and started carrying the big bag around. I told Don, I would rather hold the bag and carry it all day then put in the car and have it rain again. Guess what? It didn't rain after that.
We went to a dance party at the Hometown Square and then got invited to be in the parade in the evening. So I guess acting like an idiot with your kids, gets you a special ride on the trolley. We didn't get to see the parade, which was fine, we were in it. We got to meet the characters afterward, but my boys wanted to see the fireworks. They walked right by them to see the fireworks. This from two boys that stop to see every character whether they knew them or not.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
cleaning rooms
Ok so the boys are told to clean their rooms by Dad. They were so bad and I knew I would have them clean today, Monday, since we had no major plans... Finally a restful summer boring day.
Anyway Don made a nice stink about it so the boys were inform on Sunday night before bedtime that they would have to clean their rooms early Monday so they could play.
Anyway Don made a nice stink about it so the boys were inform on Sunday night before bedtime that they would have to clean their rooms early Monday so they could play.
This morning both boys are sleeping in and at around 8:00 am I heard a noise upstairs. I went to investigate and I go into Josh's room and he is trying to hang his clothes. (he can't reach the rack he is too short). I ask him what he is doing and he said he wanted to clean his room right away so he could go play. YEAH so I help him a bit and we finish and go downstairs. About an hour later Brandon wakes up and comes downstairs.
Good morning Brandon, did you see your brother clean his room. He smiles and says yes. Ok so when are you going to clean yours? Mom I already did.
You already did? Let me see and as I start to go upstairs Brandon is grinning from ear to ear over this... and then says... Yes I shoved it all under my bed.
Road Trip
We went on a roadtrip last weekend to Springfield. Don went to work while I packed up the car and we figured we would be on the road by one o'clock.
Josh woke up telling me he needed breakfast because his throat hurt. How bad does your throat hurt? I just need food, so I took his temp. it was only at 99.5 and I thought he might be a bit tired because we have had some busy summer weeks and he really hasn't been sleeping long. He started crying when I even suggested holding off on the trip and going another time. He kept telling me he was fine and that he wanted to go. His throat "quit hurting" after this exchange.
So we leave and start the road trip, about an hour and half in to the ride we decide to stop and eat some lunch. Josh goes to the booth and lays down. He complains of a headache and doesn't want to eat. I force a french fry on him telling him he hasn't really eaten and that may be why his head aches. While I hand him the fry I touch his forehead.... yep, he is burning up.. I go and get the thermometer to take his temp. (I thought I should take it along on the trip just in case) so I take it, and yes his temperature is now 103.3, Time to turn around and go home. And yes, he ended up throwing up those fries on the drive back home. Yeah, love stopping on the highway holding a cup for a child.
By 8:00 in the evening, he ate and drank and was fine and his temp went back to 99.0. A short lived flu, but enough to take him down for a day. Saturday was calm with little activity and his temp rose a bit, so another day of rest was needed. Luckily the hotel believes in not charging until 4:00 the day of check in. We called to cancel at 3:35 pm.
Josh woke up telling me he needed breakfast because his throat hurt. How bad does your throat hurt? I just need food, so I took his temp. it was only at 99.5 and I thought he might be a bit tired because we have had some busy summer weeks and he really hasn't been sleeping long. He started crying when I even suggested holding off on the trip and going another time. He kept telling me he was fine and that he wanted to go. His throat "quit hurting" after this exchange.
So we leave and start the road trip, about an hour and half in to the ride we decide to stop and eat some lunch. Josh goes to the booth and lays down. He complains of a headache and doesn't want to eat. I force a french fry on him telling him he hasn't really eaten and that may be why his head aches. While I hand him the fry I touch his forehead.... yep, he is burning up.. I go and get the thermometer to take his temp. (I thought I should take it along on the trip just in case) so I take it, and yes his temperature is now 103.3, Time to turn around and go home. And yes, he ended up throwing up those fries on the drive back home. Yeah, love stopping on the highway holding a cup for a child.
By 8:00 in the evening, he ate and drank and was fine and his temp went back to 99.0. A short lived flu, but enough to take him down for a day. Saturday was calm with little activity and his temp rose a bit, so another day of rest was needed. Luckily the hotel believes in not charging until 4:00 the day of check in. We called to cancel at 3:35 pm.
New Meds
I hate posting of the new meds for Brandon, because then things take a strange turn. Anyway, we took him off the Adderall and he is completely on Strattera only. So far, his attention is fine not too distracted... still distracted but more like an 8 yr old. But the great news, he is eating. He might be hitting a growth spurt too which may be why he is eating too. Plus it is summer and a lot more hanging around time that he thinks he need food. Being that he is so skinny and it is not alway junk food... I am ok with it.
Monday, June 8, 2009
VBS
We are starting vacation bible school this morning. School just ended last Wednessday and between a few appts on Thurs and then picking up report cards on Friday I don't feel we have starting summer vacation. A picnic on Sunday and Saturday was the last of soccer.
I want those lazy days where you get up and decide what you are going to do. So far this summer I feel like I have been going going going and it is suppose to be summer break. I can't even take a moment to write a complete thought on the boys website.
I do know my boys are growing and becoming more assure of themselves and life around them. It is very enjoyable to watch and be a part of. Brandon wants to only take one part of his meds. I don't know if is because I told him a while ago the goal was to get to one pill or if he realizes the one pill is too much. I don't think he is capable of that but then I don't know.
I don't know how people can update their websites every day. I barely can get in these thoughts and type them. Some people I know even post pictures!! UGH I need to remember to bring a camera with me everywhere.
More later..... when I have time (ha ha ha)
I want those lazy days where you get up and decide what you are going to do. So far this summer I feel like I have been going going going and it is suppose to be summer break. I can't even take a moment to write a complete thought on the boys website.
I do know my boys are growing and becoming more assure of themselves and life around them. It is very enjoyable to watch and be a part of. Brandon wants to only take one part of his meds. I don't know if is because I told him a while ago the goal was to get to one pill or if he realizes the one pill is too much. I don't think he is capable of that but then I don't know.
I don't know how people can update their websites every day. I barely can get in these thoughts and type them. Some people I know even post pictures!! UGH I need to remember to bring a camera with me everywhere.
More later..... when I have time (ha ha ha)
Monday, May 18, 2009
FAE or something else?
I know I don't go into big details about Brandon, but there has always been something a bit off about him. No necessary in a bad way but in a way that makes you stop and think.
Anyway we went to a seminar yesterday about FASD-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Basically this problem is very broad and very hard to diagnose. So there (FA groups) are advocating to get some legislation to help kids. This is a disease that is not curable or fixable. It is brain damage from in-utero. Woman taking drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Which is quite common in EE countries that we have adopted from.
These types of kids cannot process things the way we can. They have to learn everything for every situations and have to learn it over and over again. Telling a child not to talk to strangers is not good enough. You have to go to parks, museums, schools, playgrounds and repeat this over and over. They dont' get it they way you or I would. They live in a dream world which is how I would describe it. They can't grasp reality.
Luckily for us, Brandon is not as severe as some but not enough for the "average" person to figure out something is not right. So currently he is going through school about average. I think after being at this seminar, I am going to see this slip as time goes on. From what I learned. I think his services will go up and they will wonder why he used to get it and now he doesn't. I already talk to the school and I get a smile and a aha.. from them but they don't see or understand the depths of it. They don't disagree there is an issue but how bad or severe it is won't be known until later in life.
For instant, this am Brandon was going on and on about how his brother would not change the channel on the TV. He told me that he had asked his brother nicely and said please but Josh would not change the channel. So I explaine that if his brother is watching a show and he came in after it started his brother didn't need to change the channel. And that if he was watching TV and his brother came in and asked him to change the chaneel he would not have too either.
So in his mind he said that he didn't need to change the channel when his brother asked because he would remind him that when he had asked nicely his brother didn't change the channel so he won't have to change the channel. Not quit grasping the situation, or why his brother didn't have to change the channel. It is not about because his brother didn't so he wouldn't have too. It is about what happen before you came in the room. That is the part he doesn't grasp. Even with repitition. And before all kids are like that, it is different and if anyone has dealth with an FAE child they would get it. It is not the same.
Anyway we went to a seminar yesterday about FASD-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Basically this problem is very broad and very hard to diagnose. So there (FA groups) are advocating to get some legislation to help kids. This is a disease that is not curable or fixable. It is brain damage from in-utero. Woman taking drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Which is quite common in EE countries that we have adopted from.
These types of kids cannot process things the way we can. They have to learn everything for every situations and have to learn it over and over again. Telling a child not to talk to strangers is not good enough. You have to go to parks, museums, schools, playgrounds and repeat this over and over. They dont' get it they way you or I would. They live in a dream world which is how I would describe it. They can't grasp reality.
Luckily for us, Brandon is not as severe as some but not enough for the "average" person to figure out something is not right. So currently he is going through school about average. I think after being at this seminar, I am going to see this slip as time goes on. From what I learned. I think his services will go up and they will wonder why he used to get it and now he doesn't. I already talk to the school and I get a smile and a aha.. from them but they don't see or understand the depths of it. They don't disagree there is an issue but how bad or severe it is won't be known until later in life.
For instant, this am Brandon was going on and on about how his brother would not change the channel on the TV. He told me that he had asked his brother nicely and said please but Josh would not change the channel. So I explaine that if his brother is watching a show and he came in after it started his brother didn't need to change the channel. And that if he was watching TV and his brother came in and asked him to change the chaneel he would not have too either.
So in his mind he said that he didn't need to change the channel when his brother asked because he would remind him that when he had asked nicely his brother didn't change the channel so he won't have to change the channel. Not quit grasping the situation, or why his brother didn't have to change the channel. It is not about because his brother didn't so he wouldn't have too. It is about what happen before you came in the room. That is the part he doesn't grasp. Even with repitition. And before all kids are like that, it is different and if anyone has dealth with an FAE child they would get it. It is not the same.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Learning new things
So at breakfast this morning, my dear son Brandon showed me the lastest thing he learned at school.
Displaying his middle finger.
I asked him what did that mean? (because he had a smile on his face a mile wide)..... and he said.. Showing your middle finger? I then asked who showed you? A boy in my class......... you know the child - the one that sits in the principle office sometimes.
Well, honey we don't show that finger. Why not? Because it really represents something we don't need to say to others.
So then what does Josh do? Show me his middle finger!! LOL
Displaying his middle finger.
I asked him what did that mean? (because he had a smile on his face a mile wide)..... and he said.. Showing your middle finger? I then asked who showed you? A boy in my class......... you know the child - the one that sits in the principle office sometimes.
Well, honey we don't show that finger. Why not? Because it really represents something we don't need to say to others.
So then what does Josh do? Show me his middle finger!! LOL
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