May 05 2022
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’re probably aware of my many years of chronic sleep deprivation. In fact, many of you can probably relate, and I’m sorry about that. For anyone out there who doesn’t have first hand experience raising autistic kids, let me just say that sleep can often be a …
Apr 08 2022
It’s been a long week, especially with the kids being sick on and off for the last two weeks. I didn’t get a break last weekend because they were sick. I was feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and frustrated. I feel like that’s pretty normal considering and also temporary because life gets better. I woke up …
Oct 12 2020
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 …
Sep 28 2020
First of all, I love waking up in the morning with my balcony door wide open. The morning sun shines right in and it’s just a good start to the day. I’ve not been sleeping well lately and getting up in time to get the kids to school isn’t easy. On this particular morning, Mr. …
Feb 12 2018
Mondays suck. I don’t know what it about a Monday but it just seems like they never go well. This morning for example, we woke up to Maggie puking up a bunch of Slim Jim wrappers and we have no idea where she found them. The only thing we can think of is that she …
Feb 06 2018
The morning has been unbelievably stressful but we’ve been hitting the targets so far. Emmett and Elliott are at school but that didn’t come easy. I had to walk Emmett into the school and briefly meet with his teachers in regards to his makeup work because that’s the only way he would be comfortable enough …
Jan 22 2018
This is by far, one of the worst mornings we’ve had in a very, very long time. Emmett was in full meltdown mode over his clothes. Emmett’s only been able to wear this one pair of pants for the last two school years. Unfortunately, the knees are blown out and are beyond repair. I’ve stitched …
Jan 03 2017
I’m feeling pretty frazzled today. It’s been nonstop this morning and I’m was up with Emmett last night again. Unfortunately, I’m allowing this enormous amount of stress to throw off my getting healthier plans so far. I totally own that and I’m really trying to stay motivated but it’s a struggle. On the positive side, …
