I couldn’t shut my brain off last night

I didn't sleep last night at all. I maybe got a couple of hours of restless sleep. I've been doing so good with sleep lately and usually go to bed around 10 PM. Last night, however, I just couldn't fall asleep. I'm really stressed out and I kept replaying the last two weeks of my life, over and over again in my head. I couldn't shut it off. I'm the kind of person who needs to be able to make sense of things, and I'm struggling to make sense of everything that's happened to my family. Between that, being nervous about the upcoming school year, and stressing out over being enough for my kids, I just couldn't shut my brain off. It's for reasons of complete and utter exhaustion that…

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Traveling with Kids

Once you have children, traveling takes on a whole new meaning. It no longer encompasses spontaneous getaways to Las Vegas or leisurely driving across the country without a definite destination. You now need to plan vacations with the best interests of your children in mind. This can complicate matters a bit, but it does not mean that you are stuck staying home until your children move out. Perhaps one of the best destinations to visit with children is the beach. This destination is versatile in that it can work for families with kids of all ages. Beach resorts often boast amenities in addition to the beach that can provide entertainment for children from infancy through teenage years. Some of these amenities may include pools, water slides, lazy rivers, splash pads,…

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We had to adapt today for a number of reasons

As with any family, we have to learn to adapt. Today is no exception. In fact, today is proof of that. The boys are on edge for a number of reasons, one of which is that school starts in the morning. They're excited but also nervous. Poor Emmett is afraid that he's going to have to tell his class that he's from a broken home. His words, not mine. I've assured him that's not the case. He's doesn't have to tell anyone about anything. One of the reasons we prioritized the trip to Cook Forest was because we wanted them to have a major event that was positive and could be something they could talk about if they wanted to.. I've already talked to the school about everything and they…

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Trying to get the boys ready for school tomorrow is a bit overwhelming

We have a busy day today. School starts in the morning and we still have a few things that need done. The boys still need new lunch boxes and they definitely need haircuts. Neither of them like getting haircuts but they don't have a choice. They cooperate once they're in the chair but they get ichy after and that's pretty intense for them. We have Pattie this afternoon, where Elliott and Gavin are going to have some one on one time with Pattie. Emmett had his time last night. We're trying to make sure that the boys remember that they have a safe place to open up. It also helps ensure that we know how the boys are handing everything. Afterwards, we might be going to orientation. We were going…

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I can’t change what happened but I can adapt and overcome

Divorce is never easy and there are always unforeseen consequences. The goal is to limit those consequences, and shield the kids from as many grownup issues as humanly possible. It's only been a week since my wife left and I'm already facing challenges that are very limiting by nature. One of the biggest things that have come up that impacts me directly is that I can never go anywhere alone. Until about two weeks ago, I was walking every single day. I was able to sneak away for an hour and exercise, because the kids were at home with their Mom. I never was gone for extended periods of time because that can be very challenging for anyone to deal with, especially someone with all the health issues she is…

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6 Los Angeles Airport Hacks Every Traveler Needs to Know

Traveling to Los Angeles Airport any time soon? Spare yourself from Lax parking headaches upon arrival. Keep on reading and learn from the tips we’ll share to get rid of common nightmares that inexperienced travelers commonly make. 1. Book a Parking Spot Booking an LAX parking spot saves time and money. You can bring your car to the airport, which also means that you won’t need to go through the hassle of booking a cab to go home when you get back from your travel. These days, booking an airport parking spot is easy. Check out ParkON.com to secure a guaranteed spot when you arrive. While doing additional research for parking at LAX I stumbled upon a new website that I enjoyed called parkingaccess.com. Lots of parking options and very simple and…

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Decluttering with Kids in the House

There are two things in this world that almost anyone can say are stressful: raising children and keeping the house tidy. More often than not, a messy house and children go hand in hand. Now, let’s add one more piece to this puzzle that already has you pulling your hair out: you want to sell your house. Fret not, doing all of the above at the same time isn’t impossible. However, it will take a lot of work, patience, and strategizing. Today, we’re going to conquer the impossible and show you decluttering strategies to use with kids in the house so that you can get through your home’s sale with ease. Keep the kids busy, but not too busy We’re being honest when we say that kids are messy. If…

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