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[squarebritches]

Elliot is having one of his rough periods.  He spends 80% of his energy doing naughty and/or destructive things to get our attention.  We know he's trying to tell us something, like that he's frustrated, angry, bored, or sad, but it's hard to tell because most of his talk is reciting scripts of TV shows and lines from books

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5/6 year olds

[eliak]

Big hugs for you, lady.

That age can be rough all around, especially when you're tired and spread thin from taking care of a younger child at the same time.

I don't know if you're interested in hearing what hell we went through with Frances, but if so, send me an email.

Big hugs.

XOXO

Re: 5/6 year olds

[squarebritches]

Yikes. Elliot is still 4, and I think he's actually going through his terrible 3's, y'know? I shudder to think of what 5/6 will bring.

Big hugs right back. *XO*

[hyacinth321]

Thanks, K, for sharing this. I can't imagine how exhausted you are -- reading that paragraph was exhausting, and the reciting of tv scripts sounds painful.

I hope you know that (1) you come across as such a strong, kind person and (2) you are entitled to feel exhausted and overwhelmed.

Are you still trying to find a program for him?

Take care of yourself, K.

Oh yeah...before I forget! I'm going to be in Chicago in November (my first trip there)!!! You are one of the things I'm most looking forward to seeing, if you want to try to get together.

xo

[squarebritches]

Oh, thanks mama. I really appreciate it. Your sweet words help a lot.

We are still working on finding a school situation for the fall. The IEP/placement process is on hold 'til the start of the school year, which is fine with me. He's happy where he is for the summer, and we'd probably keep him there forever if they didn't have an age limit of 4 and under.

You bet your boots I want to get together when you come to Chicago! I wouldn't miss it! Just email me when you have details (my email is in my profile on YASH). I can't wait! XO