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Pain can be exhausting

I spent most of yesterday painting with my Dad, as we're working on the outside of the house. Since I've gone back to working out, I've had a flare up of tendonitis in right arm. It's not a huge deal but it's painful and impacts the use of my right arm a bit. My back is also sore from working over my head while painting. Thankfully, it's not too bad. Between my arm and my back, I'm exhausted and I feel rundown. It's crazy the impact pain can have on someone. When I'm in this much pain, I tend to be quiet and far less outgoing. I am feeling a bit better today but I'm looking forward to receiving the tendonitis band I ordered because that will provide a great…

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August 1, 2021

My thoughts

Do parents ever really clock out?

One of the things about being a parent is that you never really get to clock out. Being a parent is a 24/7/365 kinda job. While it's true that it can be exhausting, it's also absolutely worth it. Recently, I found myself with a bit more freedom because my kids are gaining more and more independence. That's truly a great thing and I'm very grateful for the new found freedom and I'm incredibly proud of my kids' newly discovered independence. As a parent, when you gain a bit of freedom, it's like fresh oxygen in your lungs. It's invigorating and exciting. I'm pretty sure kids feel something similar as they gain greater levels of independence. As amazing as it is, it's not an exact science and there are still moments…

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July 25, 2021

Link / My thoughts

#Autism Parents: 4 Tips for Moving Somewhere Where You Don’t Know Anyone

I've talked about wanting to move for years. We need a bigger house and I'd like to be a bit farther away from the city, but there are so many things to consider before moving, especially when you have children with a diverse set of needs. Over the years I've talked to so many parents who found themselves in a position where moving was necessary but didn't know anyone at their new location. That can be scary and overwheming to say the least. You might be asking yourself, why would someone move to a place where they don't know anyone? The reality is that sometimes families have to move in order to locate services that their child needs. I've been asked many times for advice on how to handle situations…

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July 20, 2021

Announcements / My thoughts

I’ve been thinking and it’s time for change

I have been thinking a lot recently, and I have made a decision. I want to take a few minutes and talk about it. This blog is pushing 12 years of age, and it's seen a great deal of change over the years. It started as Lost and Tired and evolved into what you see today. The evolution was necessary and, in many ways, a continuing process. One of the things that I have struggled with, especially as the kids got older, is privacy. When they were little, I was comfortable sharing more personal things because they we so young. As they get older, trying to balance sharing meaningful information and privacy, has been more challenging. If I'm candid, that's a large part of why I don't write as often…

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July 18, 2021

My thoughts

How To Keep Your Home Truly Stress-Free

Everyone wants their home to be a hugely enjoyable place to spend time in. There are a lot of things that you will always need to focus on to make sure of that, but one of the most important elements here is that it is as stress-free as possible. However, when you are working from home with a full family running around you, or you are in a similarly high-pressure situation, you might wonder how this is even possible. In this post, we’ll look at some top tips for keeping your home truly stress-free, as far as is going to be possible in a normal home. Pic Source - CCO Licence Keep It Decluttered & Clear A tidy home is very much a less stressful one, so you should first…

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July 18, 2021

My thoughts

I’m teaching my kids that it’s okay to have a bad day

My day has been an absolute roller coaster. It was going so well until it wasn't. I had a kick ass workout and was feeling proud of myself. My kids came home from their mom's house, and were in a great mood. That's actually really awesome because things are improving for the kids and that makes me so happy. My day took an unexpected turn and you know what, that's life. Things happen and I can't always control it. I try really hard not to focus on the things I can't control but sometimes that's difficult. Today was one of those days. I dealt with it the best I could but it's tough to shield my kids from having to experience their Dad having a really bad day. I feel…

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July 16, 2021

My thoughts

How I recovered from a rough morning

My day started off a little rough. Nothing happened, I was just in a bit of a funk. I pushed myself to go workout and that helped. I remembered I hadn't eaten anything either. The workout was great and eating took care of the rest. Anyway, I bounced back and ended up having a fantastic day. Emmett went to my parents for the day and Elliott wanted to go back to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We ended up going by ourselves and had a great time. Elliott and I don't get one on one time very often, so it was nice. I also just found out I will be childless Thursday and Friday. Really kinda excited about that. I don't have anything to do but the downtime is welcomed for…

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July 14, 2021

My thoughts

Trying to set a positive example for my kids

It's been a pretty quiet day. I'm moving a bit slower today because I hurt in places I didn't even know I had. I workout almost every day and 70 minutes of Yoga has made me question everything I've been doing. LOL I cranked my mattress up to 117°F, used it like a full body heating pad, and was able to get a ton of work done this afternoon. I picked up a couple of new clients and that should prove to be a good thing. The original plan for the day was to take the kids hiking but it rained all afternoon. We were going to pick my mom up and take her with us but now we're going to shoot for later this week, assuming the weather cooperates.…

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July 13, 2021