Family Time: I took the boys on an awesome hike today (pt1 with pictures)

Click here for part 2 Being an Autism parent isn't easy.  I'm pretty sure I've covered that many times already but in case you missed all those posts, Autism parenting isn't easy.  Great, now we're all on the same page, we can move forward.  ☺ I've learned over the years that while I can't control what my kids like and don't like, I can have a smidgen of influence, if I frame everything in a certain way.  In other words, it's all about the presentation. It's been tough to get the boys motivated to walk the track.  Gavin does awesome but Elliott and Emmett haven't really wanted anything to do with it for awhile now. One lap around the track is 1.51 miles. Trying to get them to make it…

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Just another day in #Autism Parenting paradise (check out the pictures)

The boys are all in bed now but Emmett's not sleeping yet.  I'm finally able to relax enough to get some writing done and play catchup on a few things before I turn in for the night. If feel like today was pretty okay. The boys did awesome at school and had a blast at their school Easter egg hunt. Everyone got where they needed to go and I was able to get some necessary Easter shopping done before the boys came home. I'm still not used to doing this alone and it does make me sad but I will not let that ruin our Easter.  The boys deserve it and so do I. I was feeling so good tonight that I cooked pancakes for dinner.  Elliott's been asking for them…

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