So, yesterday, grandson was supposed to get an "off unit" visit with the family so he could see his little brother and cousin and we could all do a collective birthday celebration. Unfortunately, grandson had a couple of incidents in which he had to be removed from groups and isolated.

We didn't know this and all showed up for a visit with the little ones in tow. They were excited to see grandson and we found out that he could not have his off unit visit. The staff was gracious enough to open up a private room to bring the little ones into so they wouldn't be running all over the place. An adult stayed with the little ones while the rest of us went onto the unit. In a way we almost didn't want to celebrate because there has to be natural consequences for bad behavior.

His mom had a talk with him and explained that his behavior not only effects him but those around him as well. I think that kind of hit home for him. Even though we know he has little control yet, he has been told that the meds help some, but it's his responsibility to work hard on his behavior as well. I do hope he's had time to think about it and come to the right conclusion.

I'm not sure yet if I will make it over to visit him today or not. I may just get the phone number and call him instead. I'm not feeling all that well today myself. We'll see what happens I guess.