For many weeks, before we hit a good, new groove, week days were hard. The pace was tough for us all,  but added to that, the struggle with transitions made them very tough for my son. We all needed green space, relaxation and rest, but with the lack of outdoor space where we live, no garden and to be honest no time, it was nigh on impossible. As the warmer weather arrived and with it lighter evenings, plus some new meds and easier transitions, we’ve been able to push bedtime back an additional 30-45 minutes. And with that time, we’ve been able to do something: swimming, a bike ride, sometimes a craft (but the truth is, we all benefit more from time out of doors). I’m trying, even when very challenging to commit to carving out this time, even during the week when schedules are rushed, to give them an hour of just being in the moment - no talk of bedtime or what comes tomorrow, no errands or chores or cooking, just family time without distraction. I feel we all breathe easier and have the continued solidification as a unit that we need, not just on weekends, but each and every day; we have so much to make up for. My arthritis being easier the next day, after exercise, is another added bonus, too. And the benefits make the challenges (10:40pm and both children still awake, despite going to bed more than 2.5 hrs ago! Sigh!) easier, a tad less frustrating !