I had a really tough conversation with the boys yesterday. Gavin wasn't a part of it because he was on a mission in another galaxy when this went down. That's not sarcasm either. Gavin's Schizophrenic and truly believes he goes on missions. Anyway, Elliott and Emmett had been fighting because that's just what they do anymore. While I was talking to them and trying to help resolve their current disagreement, Emmett opened up about some things bothering him. Neither of the boys ever really open up like this unless they're really upset and it just sorta slips out. They've always been that way and I don't know why.. Anyway, Emmett kinda laid into me about why we can't move to a better house. He listed a few things that were…

We have a pretty busy week ahead of us. We have appointments or places to be, almost everyday. Today is the only day that has remained relatively open. That said, I feel like I'm forgetting something today and it's been bugging me all weekend. It's like I'm supposed to be doing something and it's disappeared from my calendar. It might simply be my flu shot but it feels like something more important. I hate feeling like I'm forgetting something. It's frustrating. Anyway, we will close the week off with the boy's Christmas program at school and then begin Christmas break. Gavin is incredibly excited about the concert because he wants to record it on his tablet. He's literally been telling everyone he comes into contact with, all about the program.…

By the time you're reading this, Lizze is home and everyone is asleep, including me. Maybe not, I don't know. I'd like to think I'm asleep, as is everyone else because I'm exhausted. The boys and I had a pretty good week. I'm not gonna lie, there were some tense moments. I definitely struggled at times but we also made some positive memories. Our guys movie night, was a big hit and I wouldn't mind doing that more often. ☺ In the moment, it was absolutely a challenge but at the end of the day, I'm really grateful to have had these moments. There are a great many things going on in my personal life that make things a great deal oore difficult for me. I'm doing the best I…

Lizze was gone for the week and the boys and I had special plans for last night. ☺