I was really excited about getting out with Lizze tonight. The kids are gone cause we have a very early appointment at the Cleveland Clinic in the morning and her parents were kind enough to keep them overnight. 😉 ❤️ Anyway, Lizze and I went to the movies and had planned on going out to dinner afterward, but unfortunately, Lizze wasn't feeling well, and we returned home as soon as the movie was over. We still had fun, but it was cut way short. It sucks because she's miserable and frankly, I really feel like we needed to focus on us. Lizze and I are good, but that doesn't mean we don't have to work at it. We must take the time to focus on our marriage, especially considering all…

I can't even remember the last time Lizze and I have gone on an actual date. We've been known to grab some takeout and watch Netflix but anything beyond that is quite rare. It's rare for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the kids are always here and on occasion when they aren't, Lizze usually isn't feel well or we don't have the money. The kids are gone today and tonight because Lizze has to be at the Cleveland Clinic super early in the morning. A huge thanks goes out to her parents for watching them for us. I know first hand how challenging all three of the can be and we're grateful for the help. Lizze and I are going to see a movie and probably go to dinner. If…

Elliott and Emmett are really struggling with not having enough personal space. I think we've reached a point where they really need their own rooms. Unfortunately, there's not much I can do to make that a reality at the moment. A large part of the problem lies in the fact that their needs are very different. As an example. Elliott needs the room dark, while Emmett needs it brightly lit. Elliott likes it quieter and Emmett is the loudest human being on the face of the planet. The list goes on and on. Because they're Autistic, they tend to experience things more intensely and become frustrated more easily. Everything is much more complicated due to their unique and often conflicting needs. This of course leads to meltdowns and shitloads of…