The kids haven't quite been gone a day and I'm already struggling a bit. This probably doesn't make any sense but there are times that I really need a break but when I get the break, I find myself wishing the kids were home. I'm so used to not being alone or having any time to myself, that I don't like it when I get it. It's important that I find a way to take advantage of the downtime and get things done that need to be done or simply do nothing at all. I'm pretty much always doing something and sometimes it's okay to do absolutely nothing. If I'm being honest, I do okay on most days since my wife has left. I'm very focused on my kids and…

It's been a really, really long day and I'm so ready to do to sleep. I wanted to share some of today's events first. I've got a few pictures to help illustrate today's journey. Let's start off with the car. I spent about 3 hours today, washing, waxing and detailing the entire car. It was a lot of work and my whole body hurts. I tried to get the kids to help but they weren't having it today. I'm pushing myself and trying to keep up with it because it's got to last for at least the next 5 years. It also adds a bit of normalcy to my life. She definitely cleans up nice, doesn't she.. ☺ My other claim to fame today was finishing up Emmett's Halloween costume…

It's been a few days since I've written anything of substance about my life. There are reasons for that many of those reasons are simply life related. Life is not easy for families like mine and I am not an exception to that rule. I've been working as much as possible because we need the income and much of that is digital marketing and behind the scenes stuff. Nothing you would probably notice, like a new post. The kids have been struggling but at the same time, they're back to school regularly and I'm not getting ransom calls during the day anymore, telling me I have to come pick them up. That's hugely positive and I'm grateful for that because it's forward progress. Elliott has been emotionally distant. His body…

I'm exhausted and going to sleep soon, so this needs to be quick. We had a pretty awesome day here in The Autism Dad house. We had some challenges but we all rose to the occasion and made it through. I had two podcast interviews today and while one was met with some tech issues, it's rescheduled for next week. I'm looking forward to that. The second one was with my friend Lindsay from therarediseasemom.com. It was a fantastic conversation and it should air on Friday. For the most part, the kids did well today and I'm always grateful for days like this. I'm feeling optimistic about the week and ready to take on whatever it through my direction. ☺