Sunday, February 25, 2024

Solo for a Rolo

 In primary we fill extra time with "Solo for a Solo".  Today L raised his hand but then declined coming up.  Tonight he told me that he wasn't sure his song would be appropriate.  This was his song:

Thursday, February 22, 2024

friend

 L has a friend R.  We finally connected with her dad and have started having a weekly playdate.  I'm so glad when my kids have friends.

He's doing great in school and is back to a normal calendar for behavior.  So awesome.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

New medicine doing great

 October 1st L started a new medication.  In the old days this would have been the basic medication and it has been great for him.  Our experience was starting on low dose vyvanse and then upping the dose.  That made him to sensitive so we switched to Astarsys, or maybe that was the 3rd medication.  Then we switched to Atomoxetine (non-stimulant) and he was on that for 4 months.  When he was having problems in school, lots of aggression and negative behavior we asked to switch back to a stimulant medication.  He now takes 2 5mg tablets a day and he's doing great.  He behaves so well, he doesn't yell at us that we're being too loud, he's so sweet.  He's also 18 months older than when we started medication.  He's a strong reader and catching up on math.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Fieldtrip

 This week I was able to go on a field trip with Al’s class and today I am doing lunch duty for each of the boys.






Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The power of words


 L is often cold at church.  L's white church shirts often get stained.  I got him this gingham shirt thinking it would solve these 2 problems.  On Sunday I asked him if he wanted the white short sleeve or the long sleeve one.  He told me he preferred the short sleeves until he read the label of this shirt.  Words are powerful.  

It reminds me of the scene in "Emperor's New Groove".  "Do you want the path of righteousness or the path that rocks?!"

L is doing so well.  His new medication has resolved his behavior issues.  He still has academic struggles but those can be addressed now that he isn't chewing on scissors, and hitting people.  His reports home are all smiles.  He has such a tender heart, part of the emotional regulation that sometimes ends in trouble.  He misses people painfully.  I'm so grateful that he has a stable home with parents and siblings filling his heart with love.  I'm so grateful that we know his diagnosis early so we can stop thinking he is lazy or doing things he could control.  

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

I look traumatized


 I asked L to take a picture wearing G’s hat.  When I showed it to him he said “I look traumatized.”

L started taking 5mg adderall instead of the fancier slow release and then non stimulant drugs he used for 15 months. He is doing great!

His reward for getting a good report is that we take the long way home that includes a winding path in the woods and precarious plank bridge over a dry creek. We usually walk bikes across.  Yesterday he rode across and did not die. Today he rode off the edge and did not die or break any bones or even get hurt or cry.  I watched it in slow motion with my detached heart.  He is ok and that is the most important thing.


Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Baseball face

M took this picture of L.  She is delighted by the serious face, hand position and lifted toe.  We recently got a foam bat for him to practice with.