A little bit about our family

Before I actually talk about our family, I should probably let all of you know that there are different forms of tourettes. Emma doesn't swear or shout out at odd times. She doesn't bark either. I've actually seen that. Em's takes the form of a very high pitched squealing which can go on for minutes or hours. Fortunately it has lessened and it doesn't last long now. She also has a couple of tics that are very subtle so people tend not to notice them. I will probably focus more on her ADHD than the tourettes anyway.
I've decided that you may want to know about our family. Guess I'll start with Emma. She likes to be called Emmy for some reason. I've called her this for a few years. She actually has a few nicknames: Emmy, Em, and Emster are the main ones. Em is 11 years old going on about 16. She plays piano, is a ballet and jazz dancer, and also is involved in the theatre. She loves school and has a few good friends who accept her for who she is. She has a huge heart and will not tolerate anyone being mean to anyone else. She tends to stand up for others even if it means she'll be treated badly. That's just Em.
Allison is next. She is 19 and a sophomore at UNI. She is majoring in mathematics and actuarial science. I am NOT a math person at all so this amazes me. As I tell most people, she is scary smart.
Laura is 24 and is a junior at UNI I think. I say this because she already has a degree in media arts and animation from the Art Institute and decided to go back to school and pursue her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is married to Josh. He's a great guy.
Daniel is 26, almost 27, and he is an assistant librarian at Cedar Falls Public Library. If I want to know anything about homeopathic stuff I ask him.
Mark is Em's dad and my husband. He works at Cedar Falls Utilities and has for many years.
Then there is me. I'm just me. I already talked about myself in my first blog so I won't bore you again. :)
I guess I should also mention that we have a dog and 3 cats. I know. We're crazy.
I plan on keeping my blogs kind of short so I can blog more often. I think the next one may deal with family and friends who really need to learn more about ADHD and not try to give advice when they know nothing about it at all. Of course I know they mean well but until you've walked a mile in my shoes (or spent a week dealing with a child who has it) please keep your thoughts and advice to a minimum. Thanks!