This has been as Michael admitted "Kind of a Rough Week, Drama Queen Style." Please don't ask me what that means, I think it has something to do with being stressed in a somewhat dramatic sort of way over things that might or might not be deemed worthy of stress. I can always count on my husband for unending sympathy and support- in this form- "Shut up and drive on." Probably the best advice I could get. But still...
I had several insane, crazy schedule days that have left me exhausted and emotionally depleted. Mike has had a horrible cold and it is also his finals week (aka tired and cranky for a reason- not at us mind you, he's been very good about that), Jane fell riding her scooter down to the bus and scraped up both of her knees very badly and reopened the scab on one yesterday when she fell playing volleyball, and Sawyer has a cold.
Ellyn is quickly becoming more independent as we work on doing a great deal more walking (I bring my respite person with me to run errands so Ellyn isn't stuck in a cart). Now, however, I have a runner. I have chased her out doors way too many times to count this week, including at the gym where she is starting swim therapy and I had my pants half way down. A woman kindly held the door OPEN for her as she darted away. So... I was chasing after her holding the fly on pants that were already baggy. I am grateful for her new desire to be active, it will just take adjusting my way of doing things- again.
Also, I was finally able to get Ellyn in to a new DR., a DAN (defeat autism now) doctor, and there is now a list a million miles long of diet changes and lifestyle changes we need to make to eliminate contaminants from Ellyn's life and while I knew it was coming- I am overwhelmed. By the way, Ellyn screamed through the entire appt. The doctor often had to cup his hands around his mouth to make himself heard. Good times, good times.
Oh, I have to include the dentist appt. for Jane and Sadie for sealants and Sadie's cavity. I scheduled it when I knew Ellyn's aide would be here to babysit Ellabelle. But... she called in sick and so I had Ellyn and Sawyer at the dentist (Ellyn HATES dr.'s offices with good cause) and a poopie diaper mid visit. This was followed by Jane's cross country meet, quick dinner, and off to Young Women's. The morning was spent receiving potty training instruction for Ellyn, another intimidating prospect for me.
Mike and I had our long run yesterday and while my calf is completely healed, I have a knee giving me issues. The rest of my body felt great. I am praying REALLY hard that everything will heal up.
I guess I needed a week like this because just a little while ago I was thinking that life was really too perfect. I mean Sadie and Jane don't even argue anymore. I had nothing to complain about and what's the fun in that?
Well, I believe this is enough random ranting. Off to make handouts for my Young Women's lesson- not my favorite thing to do. The other day I saw the perfect quote - I am creative, not crafty. This is me. I have finally been able to put a label on it- phew for that.
P.S. Reading this over it might seem that I am complaining about my little Ellyn. Let me clarify- NO. We are reaching a new place in Ellyn's life, it's amazing, exciting, full of adventure and uncertainties, and it signifies progress, which is what we pray for always. Ellyn is moving forward and I just need to catch up!
I had several insane, crazy schedule days that have left me exhausted and emotionally depleted. Mike has had a horrible cold and it is also his finals week (aka tired and cranky for a reason- not at us mind you, he's been very good about that), Jane fell riding her scooter down to the bus and scraped up both of her knees very badly and reopened the scab on one yesterday when she fell playing volleyball, and Sawyer has a cold.
Ellyn is quickly becoming more independent as we work on doing a great deal more walking (I bring my respite person with me to run errands so Ellyn isn't stuck in a cart). Now, however, I have a runner. I have chased her out doors way too many times to count this week, including at the gym where she is starting swim therapy and I had my pants half way down. A woman kindly held the door OPEN for her as she darted away. So... I was chasing after her holding the fly on pants that were already baggy. I am grateful for her new desire to be active, it will just take adjusting my way of doing things- again.
Also, I was finally able to get Ellyn in to a new DR., a DAN (defeat autism now) doctor, and there is now a list a million miles long of diet changes and lifestyle changes we need to make to eliminate contaminants from Ellyn's life and while I knew it was coming- I am overwhelmed. By the way, Ellyn screamed through the entire appt. The doctor often had to cup his hands around his mouth to make himself heard. Good times, good times.
Oh, I have to include the dentist appt. for Jane and Sadie for sealants and Sadie's cavity. I scheduled it when I knew Ellyn's aide would be here to babysit Ellabelle. But... she called in sick and so I had Ellyn and Sawyer at the dentist (Ellyn HATES dr.'s offices with good cause) and a poopie diaper mid visit. This was followed by Jane's cross country meet, quick dinner, and off to Young Women's. The morning was spent receiving potty training instruction for Ellyn, another intimidating prospect for me.
Mike and I had our long run yesterday and while my calf is completely healed, I have a knee giving me issues. The rest of my body felt great. I am praying REALLY hard that everything will heal up.
I guess I needed a week like this because just a little while ago I was thinking that life was really too perfect. I mean Sadie and Jane don't even argue anymore. I had nothing to complain about and what's the fun in that?
Well, I believe this is enough random ranting. Off to make handouts for my Young Women's lesson- not my favorite thing to do. The other day I saw the perfect quote - I am creative, not crafty. This is me. I have finally been able to put a label on it- phew for that.
P.S. Reading this over it might seem that I am complaining about my little Ellyn. Let me clarify- NO. We are reaching a new place in Ellyn's life, it's amazing, exciting, full of adventure and uncertainties, and it signifies progress, which is what we pray for always. Ellyn is moving forward and I just need to catch up!
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