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Metadate
Deciding whether or not to medicate your child is an intensely personal decision, fraught with considerations and weighing of pros and cons. No parent takes this choice lightly. After much thought, we decided to try medication to address Boy1’s attention-deficit symptoms. This decision wasn’t easy. We’ve heard concerns about how…
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Dining with Kids: Vickery’s Bar & Grill (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
On the day we visited Fort Sumter, we made a delightful stop for lunch at Vickery’s Bar & Grill, nestled on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant. Since we don’t venture to Mt. Pleasant often, we relish the chance to try out local spots we’ve heard great things about but haven’t…
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Back to School: Part II
The second phase of our back-to-school preparations involved shopping for school supplies, and this year’s experience was surprisingly smooth and stress-free! Reflecting on past years, our first school supply shopping trip in November was quite the adventure. The boys had just been placed with us, and finding basic supplies like…
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Genetic Testing: SETBP1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
We recently received the results of Boy1’s genetic testing, and—drumroll, please—we’ve pinpointed a diagnosis: SETBP1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder. While I’m still wrapping my head around all the details of this condition, I’m committed to learning more each day. Exploring SETBP1 on the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website was quite…
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Dining with Kids: T-Rex Cafe (Disney Springs)
During our Disney Springs adventure, we dined at T-Rex Café, which was a thrilling experience for our dinosaur-loving boys. The atmosphere at T-Rex is truly a spectacle, immersing you in a prehistoric world with animatronic dinosaurs and a dynamic environment that captivates kids and adults alike. Since T-Rex Café is…
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Disney Springs – June 2024
During our Orange Lake vacation, we finally made it to Disney Springs—something we’ve always intended to do but never quite managed. Despite our love for the parks and the resort, we were eager to soak up some extra Disney magic at Disney Springs. Our primary goal was to visit the…
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Dining with Kids: Joe’s Crab Shack (Kissimmee, FL)
A highlight of our Orange Lake vacations is always a visit to Joe’s Crab Shack. As part of the Landry’s family of restaurants, it’s a great spot for us to make the most of our Landry’s Select Club membership, earning points and redeeming rewards while indulging in some delicious seafood.…
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Dining with Kids: Breeze’s (Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL)
We enjoyed a delightful lunch at Breeze’s, the poolside restaurant at Orange Lake Resort. Although we had dressed up for a special occasion, the weather was a bit too warm for anything other than poolside attire, so we opted to eat inside for a more comfortable experience. The restaurant’s relaxed…
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Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL) Bucket List
Hubs’ parents own a timeshare at the stunning Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World. We’ve been fortunate enough to visit this beautiful resort annually—sometimes more frequently, sometimes less. This year, we were especially thrilled to bring the boys along for their first…
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Tourist in Our Town: Fort Sumter
On a sweltering summer Saturday, we set out on a family adventure to Fort Sumter. Hubs hadn’t visited since he was a child, and I hadn’t been since my early twenties when I was exploring the area with my family. We were confident the boys would at least enjoy the…
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