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2020 Trip to Orlando / My thoughts

This trip is exposing my limitations

So I've been on vacation with my 3 Autistic kids for a few days and I've realized a few things. For starters, my kids are amazing. There's absolutely zero question about that. I love being with them and I wouldn't trade these moments for anything in the world. This is proving to be an experience that we will not soon forget. It's not perfect though and I'm learning about my limitations as a person. Taking 3 kids on a cross country road trip can be challenging in general. Taking 3 Autistic kids on a cross country road trip and doing so alone, is unbelievably challenging. Today was particularly tough for me and I was in a horrible mood for part of it. The problem wasn't really the kids or the…

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February 17, 2020

2020 Trip to Orlando / My thoughts

18 hours and 1,000 miles later…

I'm exhausted and can not keep my eyes open much longer but I wanted to drop a quick update. The boys and I have been traveling across the country on a journey from Ohio to Florida. After about 18 hours of driving and roughly 1,000 miles later, we're in Florida. Everyone is doing okay and I survived the trip with my sanity, mostly intact. I'll be working on some more detailed posts but I only have so much time here and I want to really focus on the experience itself. I'm so tired and I need to get some sleep be auae we have a very busy weekend a head of us. Stay tuned. I'll try to get caught up later today. For now, here's a few images from our…

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February 14, 2020

2020 Trip to Orlando / My thoughts

This is really emotional for me

We spent a large part of the afternoon getting everything buttoned up and ready to go. The last thing I want to do is wait until the last minute. I was able to get the rest of the clothes I needed and Emmett got the rest of his. While we were at the store, we checked to see if Emmett's glasses were ready and they had literally been received a few minutes before we asked. Emmett's super excited because the transition lens are the ones that came in. He still has a second pair that hasn't arrived yet. Normally, the more expensive glasses take longer but this time, it was the other way around. He's really excited because they are adult glasses now and they're red, although it doesn't really…

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February 12, 2020

Home Mortgage Options Comparison

When you are planning to retire or already retired, there is one major obstacle to overcome. That obstacle is money, or more to the point lack of money. When your income drops as a result of hanging up your work attire permanently, you need a way to get some cash flowing in again. As a homeowner, you have one obvious option. You can take out a home mortgage. What you might not know is your mortgage options expand to include reverse mortgages when you reach age 62. The Basics of the Reverse Mortgage Solution A reverse mortgage can best be summed up as a mortgage that pays you. Instead of receiving ongoing mortgage bills, you pay the money back when you can. In fact, sometimes you can receive reverse mortgage…

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February 12, 2020

I took the kids clothes shopping tonight

The boys and I have had a long day. After school, we were getting some things done around the house before I took them to therapy. Therapy went pretty well and while it did get pretty emotional for a bit, everyone did well. I took the kids out clothes shopping because everyone has outgrown a lot of their clothes. Elliott and Gavin both needed new shoes and I need way more than I got for myself, but it's a start. This shopping trip was so expensive but it was necessary, whether we went to Florida or not. We're just at that stage where everyone is growing out of their stuff. I still need to get Emmett a few shirts and a few more for myself. I think Elliott is good…

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February 11, 2020

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Did you know caffeine hits kids with #ADHD differently?

We all know that kids with ADHD respond differently to stimulants. That's why medications like Adderall help to calm them down and help them focus. That's pretty common knowledge. Did you know that this applies to caffine as well? Emmett is very much living the ADHD life style and it can be frustratingly difficult to manage. I have found that in a pinch, or the absence of medication, coffee works amazingly well. I asked his doctor about it cause I wanted to learn more and while they don't necessarily endorse giving a child coffee, it does work. It's not like he drinks alot of coffee but on occasion I'll let him order some and it really helps to calm him down. His mom is the poster child for Adult ADHD…

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February 11, 2020

My thoughts

I’m afraid it’s a Man Cold

It's been a long day and I keep thinking it's Sunday. At the time of writing, it's still Saturday but all the days are slurring together. It's becoming more and more apparent that I'm getting sick. I'm hoping it's just a regular cold and not the dreaded Man Cold. Unfortunately, I'm prone to Man Colds and they usually knock me on my ass. I picked up some cold medicine today and I'm hoping that takes the edge off. The kids are getting worried that this is going to interfere with our trip and depending on how sick I get, it could. One of my least favorite parts of being a single parent is when I get sick. My parents are out of town and that means I'm pretty much on…

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February 10, 2020

I really miss my morning walks

I cannot wait to get back to walking every day. Since Emmett has been struggling with school, getting out to the park has proven challening. I miss the sense of peace I find while out in nature and it's a big part of how I manage my stress and depression. I'm really hoping that this trip hits the reset button for us and we come home in a better place. I don't expect it to be perfect but the change of environment should be good for all of us. Giving back is always a positive thing and I want the kids to gain a little perspective. No matter how bad we may feel or how difficult our lives can get, there are always people out there struggling with more. Anyway,…

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February 10, 2020