So Hayleigh and I have had the most insanely busy week, and next week is not looking much calmer. Before her beginning, we were not bored necessarily, but life for both of us was not really fulfilling. Then this week and next hit us, and I think we are BOTH looking for some down time!
My week is full of state testing, grades, and getting my lovely new 5th grade student with autism to keep his clothes on. In addition to this we had the following:
M ~ Hayleigh was suppose to take her college placement test to see what math/reading/writing classes to start with. Plus our TG support group and social outing (6:30pm-midnight, including drive time).
T ~ Hayleigh had her individual therapy, plus was suppose to go to orientation at her college. I had restraint training from 5pm-8pm.
W ~ Hayleigh met with her social worker and meet her new job coach. She also had to go shopping to get some stuff for our trip this weekend.
Today ~ Hayleigh gets a break, hopefully she will sleep (insomnia). I have the 2nd part of my restraint training from 5pm-8pm.
Friday ~ To bed early because...
Saturday/Sunday ~ leaving around 4am for a 10 hour drive to Florida for me to meet the in-laws for the first time, and their first time meeting Hayleigh!
Monday ~ Hayleigh wants to touch base with her old therapist in Florida, since back then Tom was still in hiding. Then the 10 hour drive back for our Monday night (see above).
You will notice above I said "suppose to..." On Sunday night, Hayleigh had a panic attack (a small one considering the ones Tom used to have, but the biggest she has had as Hayleigh) about everything this week. She is going to take the placement test next week, and then do orientation on April 8th.
I am exhausted from everything, and am hoping that I get some relief next week! Everything is a positive, but it seemed like it bottle necked. Hayleigh is really fragile right now and needs someone to be strong and reassuring. I want so badly to be that for her, but I feel like I come home from work, eat dinner, check my e-mail/facebook, and pass out. I know that it is just this week, and next week will be better. The following week will be even better, because I have most of the major work for the rest of the school year out of the way, but I still feel guilty for not spending the quality time with her that I feel I should and WANT TO!
Luckily, we have 10 hours in the car on Saturday and another 10 on Monday! We might actually run out of stuff to talk about!
