As a mom of seven, homeschool teacher, Behavior Analyst student, and special needs parent, my life is anything but ordinary. Recently, I experienced one of those days that make you want to throw in the towel and hide under the covers. But instead of letting it get me down, I'm here to share my story and the lessons I've learned.

It all started with a wonderful night out at my sister's farm and winery. My friend and I enjoyed the live music, cozy fire pits, and delicious food - the perfect mom's night out. But as soon as I got home, the chaos began. My husband informed me that our daughter had been feeling unwell, and it quickly spiraled from there. By the next morning, my baby had a fever, my youngest son was also running a fever and my other daughter was suffering from a debilitating headache. To top it off, I woke up with a migraine. Needless to say, it was not the start to the week I had hoped for. Despite my own discomfort, I knew I had to get the kids to their soccer game.

As I was driving to the game , the nausea hit me hard, and I found myself puking into a bag while driving through a green light. Impressive, I know. When we arrived, one of my kids needed to use the bathroom, which were locked. We ended up at the local Wawa, where my toddler proceeded to vomit in front of the store.

In the midst of the chaos, I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. "Highly dependable to show up, capable of throwing up and driving at the same time" - that's going on my resume! As I sat in the car, trying to regroup, I couldn't help but reflect on the importance of evaluating our lives when we find ourselves in "survival mode" more often than not.

That's why I'm so passionate about my upcoming membership program, designed to help special needs parents like myself get out of that cycle and into a life of thriving, inch by inch. Because the truth is, bad days happen to everyone! It's how we respond to them that makes all the difference. Instead of letting it get me down, I'm choosing to find the humor in the situation and focus on the progress we've made.

Tomorrow is a new week, and I'm looking forward to a day at home with my sick kiddos. It may not be the most exciting plan, but sometimes the simple joys of being present and taking a break are exactly what we need. So, if you're having one of those "no good, very bad days," know that you're not alone. Take a deep breath, find the silver lining, and remember that this too shall pass. And if you need a little extra support, I'm here for you. Let's learn to thrive, inch by inch, together.

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