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 balance. Today he was totally a *heel toe, heel toe *kinda walker. If you're a parent to a child who's ever to to physical or occupational therapy, you probably know all about *heel toe, heel toe.. *☺
I'm very proud of Gavin. ☺ ♥
We came home from walking and Gavin took a nap cause his meds were making him very sleepy. He slept for about an hour before we had to pack up once again and head to his psychiatrist's office for a meds check. I was able to update the good doctor about my marital status, because that's a significant change in Gavin's life. Typically, Gavin doesn't respond well to significant changes.
Gavin goes back in three weeks for a follow up because he wants to stay ahead of this with Gavin. Gavin can do well coping for a little while but then he decompensates. We have to be careful and keep an eye on him. Hopefully, we don't have anything worry about.
On the way home from that appointment, we stopped by to see my Mom for a little bit. I haven't seen her much recently and I wanted to check in.
I promised Gavin we wouldn't be long because he hadn't eaten lunch and I forgot my wallet, so I couldn't hit a drive-thru for him. He did very well but unfortunately, shortly after we arrived, the school called. Elliott wasn't feeling well and after speaking with him and the school, it was decided that I would pick him up. He'd made it almost the entire day but he's so stressed out that he's making himself sick. It's heartbreaking and it's something we're going to have to figure out.
I got Elliott home and resting. I also got Gavin fed and that helped him to move on with his day.
While Elliott was laying down, I got some laundry done, as well as some work around the house. It's been awhile since I felt like I've made progress.
Emmett came home around 6PM from hanging out with my Mom for the afternoon. He had a great time and that did him some good.
After dinner I baked and burnt some chocolate chip cookies. They're pretty rough but the kids liked them so there's that. I also baked a fresh batch of pepperoni rolls for school tomorrow. Those turned out perfect. Thank God for small favors. ☺
I finished up 3 loads of laundry and got everything put away. That almost never happens. I feel pretty good about that.
I also went through all the kids meds and got things cleaned up and better organized.
I had to make a temporary change to the boys dresser situation because they don't have nearly enough storage for clothes. Emmett moved all of his clothes into his mom's old dresser. He's got plenty of room now and he's basically moved into my room anyway for right now, he might as well have his clothes here. .
The kids are in bed and I'm ready to call it a night.
I feel really good about all I've accomplished today. It wasn't perfect but perfect isn't real. I'm proud of myself and I'm proud of the kids. I think I may actually be eligible for the *World's Okayest Dad *award.
