Joy and pain.

Autism can really take the pleasure out of life.

I used to enjoy traveling and long road trips, but with two autistic boys it's more like a chore.  I loved spending time outdoors and still do, but if the boys are with us I'm constantly on guard to make sure one of them isn't running off.  I used to like birthday parties for kids, but those are usually a nightmare, or else have a bad aftermath due to unusual foods the boys have eaten.  

Church dinners, eating out, hiking, camping, and more. 

However, life isn't about pleasure. 

Love is sacrifice. 

I am willing to do this. 

But I am struggling to have the right attitude as I do the right thing. 

Pet Peeve #13

I try not to have a lot of "pet peeves", or I could go around being annoyed all the time.  But this is one that I frequently run into.

I hate it when I feel like I haven't accomplished much, and the boys come along and undo what I've done.  Like spilling juice all over the kitchen floor.  Or pulling wet, once-clean, laundry out of the washer onto the floor.