Two weeks ago, we added two "A" words to our lists of diagnosis' for Ella: ADHD & AUTISM While the doctor was symptathizing and giving me tools to cope and greive, I was rejoicing because of the fact that we had a reason for our exhaustion! Calvin and I weren't crazy after-all (or bad parents). All of the paint-chip eating, poop smearing, diaper wearing, spinning, flapping, night terrors, screaming at peers, sensitivity to touch, inability to sit at dinner, need of routine at bedtime, inability to express emotion verbally, obsessing over certain objects and their mechanics, constant movement and inability to focus or listen to instructions had an explanation, finally ! For many families, receiving the Autism diagnosis is such a devestating blow, but for whatever reason, to us, it was a relief. We understand that there is the possibility that Ella will never live on her own, will never drive, or even function in a "socially acceptable" ...