The mood in The Autism Dad household is significantly better after a good night's sleep. It was a weird night's sleep though, at least for Emmett and myself. I woke up a few times throughout the night and so did Emmett. I feel like it was bad dream related. Actually, as I'm writing this, I remembered the dream and I understand why I kept waking up. Anyway, I'm a bit tired but overall, pretty good. Everyone seems to be feeling well and getting them to school doesn't appear like it's going to be a problem. That doesn't mean that I won't get a phone call later but the fact that they're willingly going is a positive thing. After dropping them off, Gavin and I are going to go walking. I…

Typically, I'm pretty hard on myself. I don't often cut myself any slack and I carry around guilt that I probably shouldn't. Okay, I carry around guilt that I know I shouldn't but do anyway, but in fairness, that's very common for special needs parents. Anyway, today was one of the busiest days I've had in a very long time. I got the kids up after not sleeping well. Lunches were packed and we left for school on time. I even had both kids going willingly and right now, that's a hugely positive thing. On the way home, Gavin and I went for a walk. He did really well. Often he sorta of scuffs or drags his feet when he walks. This makes him prone to tripping or losing his…