Read more about the article This is going to be a stressful week
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This is going to be a stressful week

We've got another week of quarantine ahead of us and I'm super excited about that. I'm definitely not excited. We actually have until a vaccine and established herd immunity left of quarantine. The reason I say one week is because I'm taking it one week at a time. Baby steps or I'll end up losing my mind. I've got a couple of interviews this week and that will round out the 40 episodes I planned for season 3. I will have five episodes in post and will release those over the next five weeks before closing off the season 3. This is a really bad camera angle. It makes Emmett's head look enormous. He was extra snugly today for some reason but I'm not complaining. ☺ The boys have a…

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November 2, 2020
Read more about the article My kids are disappointed but it’s out of my control
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My kids are disappointed but it’s out of my control

The boys don't have school today because their is a Halloween event instead. I don't necessarily agree with hosting an event in person whilst Ohio is logging nearly 4,000 new COVID cases a day. I do, however, appreciate what they are trying to do for the kids. They're exercising caution and following guidelines but I still wouldn't take the chance. It doesn't really matter for us because the car is still in the bodyshop. I'm not sure how much longer she's gonna be there but it's already been a few weeks. It will probably be another week or so. The kids are disappointed but it's out of my control. While I would have likely chosen not to participate, I didn't have to make that decision. Also, while Lizze and her…

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October 31, 2020
Read more about the article I’m trying to give my kids a better me and it’s not easy
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I’m trying to give my kids a better me and it’s not easy

It's been somewhat of a stressful day for me personally. I'm feeling very isolated, which is by design at the moment and that's important. The point is, I feel very much alone. It is what it is and I'm doing what is necessary to protect my kids, especially Gavin. I'll continue to do the same as long as is needed, but it's not easy and the longer this drags on, the harder it gets. I'm trying to find a better balance in my life because my kids deserve a better me. I've been working out with some regularity and back to using Myfitnesspal. It feels good to move in the right direction once again. I've not gained any of the weight back that I'd already lost and that's a good…

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October 20, 2020
Read more about the article Great gift ideas for children on the autism spectrum
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Great gift ideas for children on the autism spectrum

It’s not always easy finding the right gift for a child, and when your child is on the autistic spectrum it can be even more challenging. There's a lot of contradicting advice out there for parents of autistic children, however, when it comes to something special like a birthday or Christmas present, it really comes down to the people who know them the best – you, their guardians! Often autistic children have strong feelings and interests in a particular subject, topic or hobby. So, choosing a gift that reflects those hobbies will probably be a hit. But if that’s not an option, or you have friends and family asking what they might like as a gift, you may want to look a little further.   If your son has a birthday…

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October 20, 2020
Read more about the article OMFG!! He tried a new food!!!
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OMFG!! He tried a new food!!!

I know I'm behind on writing and it is what it is. I'm doing the best I can at the moment. I wanted to close the weekend off with a brief update because it's been a pretty good weekend for us. Aside from groceries and a few other deliveries, it's been a quiet weekend. We did some yard work and cleaned up the first round of leaves. I finally got everything worked out with State Farm and the repairs on the car have begun. It's gonna be about three weeks before she's all repainted, refinished and ready to come home. Thankfully, we don't need to go anywhere. Anyway, for the most part, everyone's gotten along and fighting has been minimal. That's always a good thing. I finally replaced our UNO…

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October 19, 2020
Read more about the article I wish I knew what was stressing me out so much
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I wish I knew what was stressing me out so much

I'm totally struggling today. My head has been pounding all day and I'm sporting a relatively short fuse. I was hoping today would be a better day for me but it hasn't. I wish I could put my finger on what was causing me so much distress but I can't. The reality is that I'm overwhelmed and by overwhelmed I mean it feels like life is crushing me to the point I can't breathe. I know many of you out there reading this can relate. It would be awesome if I could say, oh this is what's stressing me out and then do something about it. Unfortunately, I don't think it's any one thing. I think it's a number of things and my resources are depleted to such an extent…

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October 12, 2020
Read more about the article Do your kids do weird shit too? Please share..
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Do your kids do weird shit too? Please share..

Let's face it, kids can often do weird things that as parents, we just sit back and think, what the fuck? This isn't about our kids being weird but rather some of the odd things they do. I jokingly tell my kids all the time that they're weird because in our house, weird is a good thing. Being different is celebrated and diversity is treasured. We feel the same way about nerds. Nerds are cool in this house. Full Stop That being said, my kids do some weird things that I'm so used to, it sometimes goes unnoticed. This weekend however, I found myself rather annoyed because of something one of my amazing kiddos has a habit of doing. Mr. Emmett has always had a thing with labels. For whatever…

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October 10, 2020
Read more about the article I have some exciting news
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I have some exciting news

I mentioned yesterday, I think it was yesterday. Anyway, I mentioned that there were some things that I was really excited about but wanted to save it for a followup post and here it is. So, I'm officially recording again and I'm really excited about this new series of interviews. I've been talking to all kinds of experts during the first three seasons because I wanted to provide valuable information that could improve the lives of families, especially autism families. I'll still continue to bring valuable info but I want to do something a little different. What I'm doing now is recording conversations I have with other autism or special needs parents. These are raw, unfiltered conversations so you can expect colorful language and interesting insights into someone else's life.…

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October 10, 2020