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My heart breaks for Elliott

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Elliott

September 6, 2013

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September 6, 2013

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Elliott is going through a very hard time.  It was extremely challenging to get him to go to school today. Since being home, he’s had a few meltdowns over things that shouldn’t really be that big of a deal. He’s extremely anxious and overwhelmed.

I spoke with his school counselor today and shared my concerns.  She mentioned that she has been noticing Elliott looking distraught and exhausted.

Tonight he had a really hard time falling asleep.  He slept for a few minutes before making his way downstairs. 

Lizze and I decided to let him sleep on the couch tonight. I will sleep on the other couch and hopefully Elliott will awake rested. I’m really concerned that the stress of everything in our lives is having a profoundly negative impact on him. 

This just breaks my heart because Elliott is changing and he’s not the happy, carefree little boy.

I have to find a way to reduce his stress and help him through this difficult time. 

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Not a good way to start the day

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Elliott, My thoughts

September 5, 2013

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September 5, 2013

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Elliott was not having a good morning.  He was in full freak out mode and I have no idea why. We finally got him dressed and off to school but I’m not sure what kind of day he’s going to have. 

In many ways, Elliott is paying the highest price for all the chaos, as it clearly hits him the hardest. 

My hope is that he will find his way. 

We are doing everything we can to help him but it’s clearly not enough.

With any luck, as the school year wares on, he will adjust to the new rhythm and get into his groove. Elliott doesn’t handle change very well and there’s been a great deal of change recently. 

We’ll get this figured out. 

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He wants so badly to write in cursive

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September 5, 2013

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Check out the way Elliott signed his name on the student contract for school.  This is his version of cursive.  He’s two stinkin’ cute…….   🙂

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Check out Elliott’s artwork

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September 2, 2013

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September 2, 2013

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While at the family gathering today, Elliott drew a picture of his new favorite game, Rayman. He’s really into drawing right now and I think that’s a really good thing.  🙂

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Noodle Wars

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Elliott, Emmett John

July 23, 2013

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July 23, 2013

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While at therapy tonight, the boys discovered that Dr. Pattie had some pool noodles.  We let Elliott and Emmett sorta go at it for a little while. 

They had a ton of safe but physical fun.

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Godspeed

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Elliott, My thoughts

July 15, 2013

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July 15, 2013

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As I was walking upstairs to go to bed tonight, I found Elliott standing at the top of the stairs.  After being startled by this, mostly because Lizze and I were watching Supernatural all evening, we tucked him back into bed.

I ended up sitting with him until he fell asleep. 

Something was bothering him but he wouldn’t talk about it. All I could do was provide whatever comfort I could and respect his wishes not to talk about it.

I made sure that he knew I was there for him and I let it go. 

Letting it go is so much easier said than done for me.  I’m a fixer by nature and I want to fix whatever is wrong.  Unfortunately, sometimes the only thing I can do is just be there. 

The rest of the time was spent in silence as he fell back asleep.  These moments make me cry because I feel like he’s in pain and I can’t do anything about it.

I wanted to dedicate this song to Elliott because he’s so sweet and so kind.  He deserves sweet dreams and peaceful nights. 

If you are reading this at some point Elliott. Please know how much I love you…….

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