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A better tone for the day

The boys got off to school and seemed to both be in better, if not good places. Lizze and Gavin joined me for a 1 mile morning walk, which is really good for both of them. I'm grab a second 3 mile walk before picking the boys up from school today. At the moment, we're waiting for Gavin to come out from having his blood drawn. For those who are unaware, Gavin has blood work every week and a half in order to refill on the medications he's on to manage his schizophrenia. It's incredibly tightly controlled and requires a CBC prior to his next 2 week supply. Anyway, I have a job to do later on today that is both an amazing cause and helping to put food on…

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October 29, 2018

Autism Parenting Insight / My thoughts

The Monday after a holiday can be rough for an #Autism

The Monday after a holiday is always a rough one, especially for an Autism family. It's tough to get everyone moving because they're still overstimulated from all the weekend excitement. Thus far, some of us overslept but we are all moving in the right direction. Emmett's definitely on edge and doesn't really want anyone talking to him. He screams when spoken to and that makes communication challenging this morning. He'll be fine at school but we still have to survive until then. Lol The other thing about mornings like this, is it can set the tone for the day and not in a good way. For that matter, it can set the tone for the week as well because it's a Monday. I'm going to drop the kids off at…

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October 29, 2018

Autism Parenting Struggles / Meltdowns / My thoughts

Yay for #meltdowns

I'm just not a fan of today. The weather is terrible and the kids are struggling but goddamnit if we didn't go trick or treating in the pouring rain. We debated and not going was the end of the world for some. They missed out last year because they were sick so we didn't want to miss out again this year if it was possible to go. Lizze is sick again and so I ended up taking the boys to my parents house on my own. That's usually where we go. Our neighborhood isn't safe and so we go somewhere that is. It poured the entire time and everyone got soaked but everyone also had a good time. The kids are miserable now that it's over and the excitement has…

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October 28, 2018

Autism Parenting Woes / My thoughts

The world just might end today

When people say things like the the world is going to end, it's usually a religious based prediction that ultimately never comes to fruition. When I say the world just might end today, I'm referring to fact that it's raining and trick or treat might not happen. Personally, I don't give a shit if we go or not. Frankly, I don't want the candy in the house anyway. That said, I have 3 kids that are hanging the rest of their lives on whether or not to they go trick or treating today. Emmett is absolutely beside himself because he's afraid the rain won't stop long enough for him to put on his Black Panther costume and knock on strangers doors for candy. Gavin is pretty much the same way.…

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October 28, 2018

Emmett John / My thoughts

Emmett never fell asleep last night and I’m so exhausted my head hurts

Lizze and I barely got any sleep last night because Emmett never went to bed. He is so stressed out for some reason and there are a few possible suspects but the biggest is in regards to the weather. Emmett is so worried that trick or treating will be called off due to the weather. It's supposed to be raining all day today. I don't think anyone really wants to be walking in the cold rain but I know 3 people who are willing to. I think I maybe slept for about an hour. I'm currently writing this around 5:45 AM because Emmett is downstairs and I was so restless, I needed to move around. My goal is to fall asleep on the couch while he plays the Xbox for…

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October 28, 2018

Autism Parenting Discussions / My thoughts

The importance of planning for the future and #inclusion in the workplace

I'm now 18 years into my #SpecialNeeds parenting journey and things are beginning to pop up on my radar that simply didn't until now. What I've learned about planning for the future and the importance of #inclusion in the workplace #VOYA #Brandpartner #gettingtoequal #NDEAM

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October 27, 2018

Autism Parenting Struggles / Elliott / Emmett John / Gavin / My thoughts

Gavin’s behavioral problems will ultimately be the end of us getting a night off

Lizze and I are knee deep in the first break we've had in about a month. Gavin and the boys are at their grandparents for the night. What typically happens is that these types of visits are are broken up. The boys (Elliott and Emmett) will go and Gavin stays home. Gavin will go by himself the next time, while the boys stay home. The reason for that is because of problems that tend to arise as a result of Gavin and the boys not getting along. I've talked about this before. Gavin will try to parent the boys and/dictate what they do while they're visiting. The boys don't like it and it just creates problems. Frankly, we see this at home all the time and it's definitely not a…

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October 27, 2018

Autism Parenting Insight / My thoughts

#Autism parenting can feel so defeating for so many different reasons

I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed today. I know that sorta seems like the current trend but the truth is the truth and whether it's pleasant or not is irrelevant. I wish I could pinpoint the cause of these feelings but there's simply too much going on that's creating undo stress, to know up form down. Things like depression, financial problems, physical/emotional health struggles and even safety issues where we live, all play a roll. The day didn't get off on a good foot. While the boys are doing a bit better as the day goes on, they won't make it to school. Gavin is being Gavin this morning and while I'd never want him to be anyone other than himself, his constant need to narrate he life is driving me crazy.…

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October 26, 2018