[munksbeer]

My children are older - five and three - so I've passed the early care taking phase. We suspect our eldest has mild autism or some form of adhd and sensory processing issues. He is the sweetest little boy at times, I love him so much, but he is incredibly challenging. The entire five years have been hard, hard work and we're constantly on edge and having to help him cope with the world. The youngest is a bit more typical, but also extremely high energy. It's just physically and mentally exhausting.

But yes, it is becoming a bit easier. And as it becomes easier, I actually relax a bit more too and my mood lightens, which makes the meltdowns a bit easier to handle.