Read more about the article It’s sad but I still haven’t unpacked
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It’s sad but I still haven’t unpacked

My goal today is very simple, or at least it should be. By the end of today, I want to be completely unpacked from our trip. I know we've already been home a couple of days and it's still not done. That hasn't escaped me, but I don't want to dwell on the failings and instead focus on moving forward. Unpacking has inspired me to gut my dresser. I have clothes that no longer fit and while I know they will at some point again, I need to rid myself of them. Focusing on clothes that actually fit me is a better approach. Staring at clothes that don't fit me is depressing and unhelpful. It's not motivating me in any way, shape or form and is actually more discouraging. I'll…

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February 22, 2020
Read more about the article Emmett kicked ass today
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Emmett kicked ass today

I'm really excited to share that we've made more progress in Emmett's journey back to school. This morning was the boys first day back to school since our trip. I want sure how this was going to go for Emmett but he kicked ass. Emmett stayed at school until noon today which is the longest he's made it since before Christmas. On Monday, the plan is to return to full days again. This has been a very long, very challenging process but he's making progress and I couldn't be prouder. With any luck, we'll be able to put this all behind us very soon.

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February 21, 2020
Read more about the article Experiencing Tightness In Your Calf
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February 21, 2020
Read more about the article 10 Ways To Cut Down Costs When Moving Home
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February 21, 2020
Read more about the article The vacation was amazing but the fallout, not so much
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The vacation was amazing but the fallout, not so much

If you don't follow me on Twitter, then you might not know that we recently arrived home safely from our trip to Orlando. I'm working on the podcast and will post the full update about our experience then. I'm hoping to have the podcast ready for this weekend and the post shortly after. Anyway, it's been a challenging transition home and I feel tired and a bit frustrated. Elliott and Emmett are definitely overstimulated and taking their good'ol time decompressing. They're at each other's throats and while it's driving me fucking crazy, it's completely expected. The kids spent a great deal of time in the car and that's after all the excitement of the trip itself. There's really no way to avoid a bit of fallout. Gavin on the other…

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February 20, 2020
Read more about the article It’s been a very long week but here’s where we are
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It’s been a very long week but here’s where we are

The boys and I have had an amazing experience and we're making our way back home. I'm exhausted and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and eating something I cook myself. The boys and I with part of the Autism team at DoubleTree. By the time you read this, we should be well on our way back to Ohio. My understanding is that it's at least 50°F colder than Orlando but I don't mind the cold. The kids are probably at their limit right now and really don't want to be in the car any longer. The trip home seems much harder than the trip to Orlando. The hours seems to kinda drag on and the kids are all doing their own thing and I'm sorta alone for…

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February 18, 2020
Read more about the article Quick update
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Quick update

It's been a exhausting day and we're all spent. We need a good night's sleep before we begin the long trip home. We have a couple more things to do at the hotel before taking off, one of them being the podcast interview. We spent our last night in Florida, volunteering at Give Kids The World. I'll tell you all about that later. For tonight, I just wanted drop a quick update and let you how things are going. Elliott and Emmett would like to move here but I think they're ready to head home. They're getting a bit restless and I'm having a harder time managing them. I'm not opposed to living here and I really like the area. I can work from anywhere, because I work online. While…

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February 18, 2020
Read more about the article This trip is exposing my limitations
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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