[BLKNSLVR]

Similar to the piece of advice you were given, this is one that I use, because I'm a pessimistic optimist:

Don't worry, it's only for the rest of your life.

Get square with that as your number one priority. All the things you like doing, treat them as blessings every time you get to do them. Don't expect it, be surprised by it.

Everything else flows from there. Your kids are your most important job.

[pmarreck]

I know, and that's how I feel too. Thanks for the reminder. It's just tough right now.

I'm looking forward to simply being able to play literally any kind of game with him where he will actually adhere to the rules and understands why the rules make it more fun. And construction toys that don't just make him frustrated because his detailed manual dexterity still needs some work.