Back to School

Yes, the boys are back in school. The first day went pretty smoothly.  Of course the buses were running behind in the afternoon and it was past time for Kevin’s afternoon pills.  The later it got the more concerned I got, of course.  In truth it was only about 30 or 40 minutes late, but I wasn’t too sure what Kevin’s mood would be when he got off the bus.   He was too use to sleeping until 7 am and then taking an early morning nap on the sofa.  Needless to say he was the happiest boy in the area about being back to school.  Nothing but a big smile on his face when he got off the bus, which in turn made me smile.

Today I tried a new bread mix.  It was Bob's Red Mill Hearty Whole Grain Gluten Free bread mix.  Too my surprise it reminds me of Pumpernickel or Rye Bread.  I think more like Pumpernickel.  Kevin seems to like it and I wasn’t really sure if he would once I cut it.  He’s use to Gluten Free Multi Grain Bread’s, but this one seemed stronger than any I’ve bought for him before.  I can’t wait to try the white bread mix from Bob’s Red Mill.  The bread mix makes a bigger loaf than what I buy at the store, so it may be worth the effort.  If you’re looking for great ideas for bread you should check out their web site.

We Made it through the Summer

In a week and half I can take a deep breath and say we made it through the summer!  Summer vacation was always a difficult time for Kevin.  He’d get very bored and frustrated.  I think the difference is the new diet and starting Respite care.  His teacher (aka his Respite worker) took him out for a few hours the other day and she could not get over Kevin talking.  She was talking to him about going back to school and he started naming the students in his class.  He said one name and she said “No, he isn’t going to be there anymore.”  Kevin said “What!”  It tickled her so much she called his other teacher and told her what he said.  I have to tell you he’s been checking that calendar almost every day to see what day it is and how much longer.  Oh Boy, when he turns 22 years old I hope and pray I have something in place for him to do.  In the mean time we will keep plugging away at the time he has left in school.  I think both Kevin and his brother will graduate the same year.  Not sure about that, yet.  Speaking of his brother he cooked for us the other night.  He was bored and said he wanted to cook dinner tonight.  Fine by me!  I just stood back and told him how to make the pasta for all of us.  Yes, he had to make Gluten Free Pasta and Regular Pasta.