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ADHD Hack: the only four rules we have for our ADHD child

March 6, 2017 by Aprille 22 Comments

As part of our Special Needs Survival series, I am going to be honing in on one of my son’s diagnoses: ADHD. Ezra was diagnosed almost 2 1/2 years ago now. We have undergone hours upon hours of behavioral therapy, and I want to share THE BEST tips we have learned along the way. Today, I’m … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, discipline, Ezra, parenting, rules

A very long life and family update (with lots of pictures!)

January 28, 2017 by Aprille Leave a Comment

I’m so glad that January is almost over, aren’t you? Honestly, though, it’s been a good month for our family, considering it was January. We started off the year with a beautiful 8-or-so inches of snow. A real treat for North Carolina. If you like snow. This means that what was supposed to be our … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Family, Fatherhood, Little Brother, Momma Goes Back to School, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, Ezra, family, IEP, little brother, school, snow, special needs, toddler

Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him

January 9, 2017 by Aprille 9 Comments

When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3) they are seeking revenge or 4) they are feeling inadequate. Once we were able to categorize Ezra’s deeds by their why, it … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, attention, behavioral therapy, extrovert, Ezra, introvert, motherhood, odd, special needs

When the Christmas spirit is no longer broken and joy is less of a choice

December 18, 2016 by Aprille 1 Comment

I sat down to work on our yearly Christmas e-mail this past Wednesday. Three hours later I was still typing and formatting. I got done and was completely overwhelmed and undone. December has already been so full. Just. So. Full. Of. Goodness. Sunday two weeks ago, we joined a Sunday School class that is discussing … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Beauty in the Mess, Christmas, Ezra, Family, Military and Veteran Life, Miscellaneous, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: anxiety, christmas, christmas spirit, christmas tree, church, decorating, depression, discipleship, Ezra, faith, love, santa

Dear Moms of Preschool Boys: It gets easier, I promise

November 8, 2016 by Aprille 1 Comment

We took family pictures last weekend. I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to a photo session quite so much. We got to dress the boys in matching clothes: an 18 months shirt that Ezra wore for our 2011 Fall photos and the matching shirt in 5T that he wore for our 2014 photos. I … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting, The Preschool Years Tagged: boy mom, boys, Ezra, motherhood, preschooler, preschoolers, special needs

Star Wars Birthday Party: Family Style

November 5, 2016 by Aprille 2 Comments

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… our family had three male birthdays in the course of sixteen days and we decided to celebrate the occasions with a big FAMILY-SIZED Star Wars Party! We kept the party family-only because of the special needs we have in our family. We didn’t want either … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Birthdays, Ezra, Family, Fatherhood, Little Brother Tagged: birthday, birthday party, Ezra, family, little brother, Russ, star wars

How having a toddler is different the second time around

October 5, 2016 by Aprille 2 Comments

We officially have a toddler in our house – again. Little Brother turned 13 months old a few days ago. His baby year went by so quickly, I’m scrambling to catch up! Having a toddler again is a really joyous experience. I think the age of 12-18 months was one of my sweetest times with … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Personal and Spiritual Ramblings Tagged: baby, Ezra, little brother, toddler

An open letter to my blue-eyed baby on his first birthday

September 3, 2016 by Aprille 14 Comments

Hi Baby. You don’t really understand, but today is your FIRST BIRTHDAY. We made it! And of course, we are celebrating in style by waking up at 5 AM! Little Brother, you have taught me so much this year. This past year has radically transformed the way I view the world, and I owe that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Birthdays, Ezra, Family, Little Brother, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings Tagged: baby, birth, birthday, c-section, cesarean, Ezra, little brother, motherhood, star wars, VBAC

Boundaries, being settled, and growing

July 13, 2016 by Aprille 6 Comments

This past Sunday night, after a long battle with my digital TV antennae, I settled myself down in the basement couch to watch the USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials. I found myself a little overcome with emotion. Four years ago, I watched the Fierce Five win gold from the same couch set in our little … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Family, Grow in Grace 2016, Messy Faith, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Recovering Perfectionist, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: boundaries, Ezra, gymnastics, olympics, parenting, racism

What America Means to this Veteran’s Family

July 3, 2016 by Aprille 2 Comments

As I write this, I am in the backseat of our minivan on the way home from our family’s 4th of July Summer vacation. For now, everyone is behaving. My heart is full, but I am unsure quite where to begin. Every patriotic holiday evokes emotion for us, but Independence Day is the happiest. It is … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Beauty in the Mess, Ezra, Family, Fatherhood, Independence Day, Little Brother, Military and Veteran Life, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Redemption Stories, Special Needs Parenting, Travel Tagged: 4th of july, america, beach, Ezra, family, fatherhood, independence-day, little brother, north carolina, oak island, ocean, strawberries, trip, USO
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