We are going to see Dr. Hollis (the psych) today with the Behavior Therapist (Miss A is what I will call her). I am really excited that Miss A is going with us. As an outsider, she can see things in a different light. She does not have to deal with it all day, every day. She is a professional, trained in this type situation.
She can also back me up when I tell the Dr. that the meds didn't work. There was no change in Colby's behavior, and the meds made him lethargic during school.
So, we will see how it goes and where we go from here.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Mark Twain Said:
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the one you did do."
So, this is where Colby's family is at the moment. It has been a LONG week. We have had many rough days. Even though it was breaking our hearts, we considered that Colby would be best served elsewhere. Then, I came across this quote. I have never lived with regrets, and I am not going to start now. We have decided that until we have exhausted EVERY OTHER option out there, Colby is staying right here with us. 20 years from now, we will not regret not trying!
So, this is where Colby's family is at the moment. It has been a LONG week. We have had many rough days. Even though it was breaking our hearts, we considered that Colby would be best served elsewhere. Then, I came across this quote. I have never lived with regrets, and I am not going to start now. We have decided that until we have exhausted EVERY OTHER option out there, Colby is staying right here with us. 20 years from now, we will not regret not trying!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Has it been 13 Years Already???
Yes it has, and these creepy bugs are back! Our yard is covered. We all had a great deal of fun chasing the girls with them. They actually ran into the house and locked themselves in the bathroom. It is more fun than we should be allowed to have!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Side Note to Mother's Day
As I was cooking dinner last night, Hailey asked me if there was 1 thing I could have for Mother's Day, even if no one could give it to you, what would that be. "One day of normal" was my answer. She wittily answered back, "That is impossible. You are not normal! Besides, what is normal anyway?" Good answer my sweet girl, VERY GOOD ANSWER!
What Do You Want for Mother's Day?
Someone asked me that the other day, and my only response can be, "What more could I want?" I have 5 beautiful, healthy children. I have a wonderful and very loving husband. I have a roof over my head. I have food in the fridge. I have another healthy baby on the way. What else is there really?
Sure, someone could bring me breakfast in bed, but I am up long before the rest of Colby's Family is.
Sure, plants are nice, but I kill every plant I touch. The rest of the family actually tells me not to touch the plants, dirt or water.
Sure, there is jewelry, but in this family, not a good idea to wear too much.
So, that brings me back to my whole point...Having Colby's Family is enough for me!
Sure, someone could bring me breakfast in bed, but I am up long before the rest of Colby's Family is.
Sure, plants are nice, but I kill every plant I touch. The rest of the family actually tells me not to touch the plants, dirt or water.
Sure, there is jewelry, but in this family, not a good idea to wear too much.
So, that brings me back to my whole point...Having Colby's Family is enough for me!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Living Life One Moment at a Time
Because that is all we can do! One moment, our day is going well, and the next, all hell has broke loose.
I get that there are "triggers" to some of the behavior, but honestly, many times I can not figure out the "trigger". Colby, sometimes, just seems to snap. He says ugly things. He lashes out at Colby's Family. All we can do is pray over and for Colby.
Today is one of those "Living One Moment At A Time" days!
I get that there are "triggers" to some of the behavior, but honestly, many times I can not figure out the "trigger". Colby, sometimes, just seems to snap. He says ugly things. He lashes out at Colby's Family. All we can do is pray over and for Colby.
Today is one of those "Living One Moment At A Time" days!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Rough Days and No Understanding
Yes, I am venting today. I lost my cool. I admit that. I am even going to say that it's OK. I don't lose it very often when it comes to Colby, but today, I just had enough.
But actually, I am not writing because of that. I am writing because I am about to lose my cool with all those people who think that they know what goes on in my life. They think they know how it is DAY to DAY in this house. They don't see the tantrums or the meltdowns over the what we perceive to be little things (like bacon not cooked in the microwave. Which I hate!).
These same people think they know it all. They think they know about my finances. They think they know how much I pay in taxes. I have even been told that I should, and they know my finances will allow me to, hire a cleaning lady. They think they know everything. They even try to feed me lines of crap (A.K.A. LIES), thinking I am a moron. I don't like it when people think I am stupid, and I dislike LIARS even more.
Yes, I am pregnant. That means I am a lot more mouthy than normal. And yes, I know...I am normally pretty mouthy. So, you can take this to heart or with a grain of salt. Pregnant or not, I still feel this way!
PS- For all of you who do know or don't act like you know- LOTS OF LOVE BEING SENT YOUR WAY!
But actually, I am not writing because of that. I am writing because I am about to lose my cool with all those people who think that they know what goes on in my life. They think they know how it is DAY to DAY in this house. They don't see the tantrums or the meltdowns over the what we perceive to be little things (like bacon not cooked in the microwave. Which I hate!).
These same people think they know it all. They think they know about my finances. They think they know how much I pay in taxes. I have even been told that I should, and they know my finances will allow me to, hire a cleaning lady. They think they know everything. They even try to feed me lines of crap (A.K.A. LIES), thinking I am a moron. I don't like it when people think I am stupid, and I dislike LIARS even more.
Yes, I am pregnant. That means I am a lot more mouthy than normal. And yes, I know...I am normally pretty mouthy. So, you can take this to heart or with a grain of salt. Pregnant or not, I still feel this way!
PS- For all of you who do know or don't act like you know- LOTS OF LOVE BEING SENT YOUR WAY!
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