Day Four - Could It Be Working Already?

Today's been a good day.  Busy, for sure, but good.  

The morning went smoothly, my friend's three little ones were fantastic.  The littlest one cried a couple times, but with some soothing and quiet, she was good.  It was just overwhelming for her when both my kids came up to her and were loud!  

After the three little ones left, I took Grady and Olivia out to get their hair cut and some little extras for Logan's party tomorrow.  When I went to get the hair cut done, I had to wait an extra hour and a half, so I got the shopping done, then we went for a drive and a snack.  

The hair cut was busy.  Grady was pretty good, let her do it easily for the most part.  She put some blue in his hair and he was done.  Olivia's hair took a lot longer and Grady spent the better part of the session playing on the floor with the toys the hair cut salon were trying to sell.  But they didn't seem to perturbed about it.

After the hair cuts were done, I figured Grady needed a nap and as far as I knew, Logan wasn't home yet, so I headed out to pick up Logan at his buddy's house.  Had a nice conversation with his buddy's mom and then came back.  

During the time with the extra kids, there was a point where Olivia and the two older boys wanted to go outside, but their little sister was upset by it.  Grady took her boots from her and then there was a big blow up.  At one point, I had a two and almost three year old screaming in my ear.  Normally at that point, I have irritation bubbling up in my stomach, getting ready to help me blow up, but this time, nothing.  I mean, I just took the little ones, went to the couch and sat down with them until they settled down.  Suddenly, I realized "I'm not ready to freak out.  Could the medication be working already?"  I admit, I was pleasantly surprised.  

The past two days, I've experienced different side effects, but nothing that a little Tylenol or Advil couldn't help with headaches, I've felt a little disembodied, but overall, calmer.  If this is only on 18 mgs, how good will it be when I'm on my full dosage in two weeks?!  

Now, to get into place good habits, better organization skills and more positive thought, and I'll be on the right track, for certain.  It's all very encouraging and I'm feeling positive.  

Might go do a little work out at the gym tonight.  Just to reward myself for my good behaviour!