We had a pretty exhausting and frustrating day. I mentioned last night that there would likely be some fallout from our exciting evening at my brother's house last night and I wasn't wrong. Our day didn't start off well. Emmett was up very early with nightmares once again. It's getting old for a number of reasons. For one thing, Emmett is miserable at bedtime and these nightmares really leave him shaken. He ends up running into my room at some God awful hour and that's pretty much it for me as far as sleep goes for that night. I don't remember exactly what time he came into my room last night but this is how he clings to me. It's impossible for me to sleep because he tosses and turns…

The boys and I had a really good day. We went to my brother's house around 4pm for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner. We started this tradition where we have a Thanksgiving dinner a week early when everyone is available. We still have one on Thanksgiving as well for anyone who can make it, but this way, we can all be in the same place at the same time. We had a fantastic time. I got to spend time with my siblings and the kids got to hang out with their cousins. Everyone ate too much and we're all exhausted. I imagine there will be some fallout from this over the next day or so but we'll manage. Gavin is the one I'm most concerned about. He got really, really worked up…

Emmett climbed into bed about 4am again this morning. That pretty much was the end of any restful sleep for me. He'd had another nightmare and was upset to the point where he was shaking and in tears. He adhered himself to my left side, wouldn't let go and never fell back asleep. I went to bed relatively early and so I still managed some sleep but I'm feeling drained at this point. Unfortunately, we have to get moving because we have plans for today and I have work to do before we can leave. Assuming Elliott's doing okay, we're going to my brother's house for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is going different directions on Thanksgiving day so by having a dinner tonight, everyone will be able to attend.…

Before anyone feels the need to say it, I know that divorce is tough for all kids. This is a blog about Autism and so I'm focusing on that aspect, as it's what I'm currently experiencing. I'm not trying to take away from anyone else. We've had a slight change of plans today. Normally, the kids get picked up from school by their mom and grandma. On some Wednesdays, she goes with them to therapy and other Wednesdays they have dinner together and hang out at their grandparents house. Elliott is struggling with everything surrounding her leaving and their relationship as it stands now. It's been damaged. How damaged remains to be seen but it's effecting every aspect of his life. He's miserable, angry, scared and heartbroken. My goal is…

The boys got to school on time and I went walking with Gavin and my Mom. It's been a pretty good morning. I'm sucked into the impeachment hearings and I'm going to try and multi-task. I have to get the podcast worked on and get some writing done as well. I'm hoping to continue having a good day because I could really use the win.