You may recall that I had to get Lizze to the Cleveland Clinic very early today, and because of that, the kids spent the night with their grandparents. I also previously mentioned that Lizze and I were going to have an official date night last night, something we rarely get to do. We sometimes grab …
Category: Autism Parenting Confessions
Apr 23 2019
Being an #Autism parent has been exceptionally challenging for me today
It’s been a long day. It’s been a very, very long day and my anxiety is through the roof. Between Emmett and his fricking pick eye and Gavin with his incessant talking, and psychosis, I’m frazzled. Emmett has had two rounds of eye drops and should be able to return to school on Wednesday. He’s …
Nov 05 2018
I try so hard not to get angry but his behaviors can make that more difficult
I’m not having the best day. My anxiety is through the roof and I’m internally freaking out. I don’t really have a specific reason why but it’s making me more easily frustrated and/or overwhelmed. Unfortunately, that weakness is making some things harder for me to cope with right now, especially in regards to Gavin’s behaviors. …
Oct 21 2018
It really sucks when you have to put groceries back because you don’t have enough money
It’s been a rough day in general. The highlight has been my 3.1 mile walk. I’ve walked every single day for the last 2 months and I’d like to maintain that record as much as I can. Anyway, that was the upside. The rest of the day has been a bit on the unpleasant side. …
Oct 21 2018
This #Autism Dad is not coping well with the incessant talking today
There are so many things that can be frustrating and/or overwhelming when it comes to being an Autism/Special Needs Parent. Most of them are things that I’ve had to learn to either ignore or cope with in some other way. If I didn’t, I’d lose my mind. I have days where I can cope fairly …
Oct 08 2018
It was more than I could cope with and I knew it would be that way going into it
Let me tell you something. Today has been one of the most stressful days I can remember. I spent the last few hours talking/venting to Lizze about everything weighing me down. It was my Dad’s surprise 65th birthday. My Mom arranged for a family dinner at PF Changs. This is a pretty nice restaurant and …
Sep 08 2018
As a general rule, I don’t apologize for any of my kids with #Autism but this is one exception
I mentioned in a previous post that something happened yesterday while at Gavin’s hematology appointment. Akron Children’s Hospital was great, they always are. You have to understand something before we go any further. This appointment took place where Gavin used to receive his IVIG infusions. We’re very familiar with this place after years of visits. …
Sep 06 2018
My kids need to go back to school
It’s been a massively stressful day because our three day weekend evolved into a five day weekend and it’s been tough for everyone. Kids with Autism tend to struggle with change to routine and my kids are no exception. They were still adjusting to the new school year and haven’t even been back for two …