Ty's First Therapy Session
Today was Tyler's first therapy session and it went well. Overall, I'm exhausted and tired. Not only has the lay-off at my job increased my work load, but mentally I'm trying to keep up with all the other balls that I'm juggling. I have to finish a final review for my client, I've worked overtime all week, and I'm trying to make sure that Ty gets everything he needs for his development. That being said, I was almost in tears during the therapy session after realizing that my son's development delay is bigger than I thought. I have so much to work on and I'm feeling overwhelmed. The therapist was great and her suggestions made sense. Her assessment of Tyler...his lack of good social communication skills (eye contact, being polite when asking for things, not snatching, not bossing other people around) were accurate and I think I needed someone to point these things out to me. Now I know that I want him to be in a structured daycare. I'm just a little unsure about my work situation. I should be able to double my savings by the end of the month but the threat of a job loss adds to my stress.
How do I make sure my employer is happy with my dedication to the job, take care of my client's needs, care for Tyler, make sure my personal finances are taken care of in light of the recent riff, take care of the house, myself, and find time to rest?
My head is spinning and I still have another week of intense work at the job. Afterward, I'll have a solid 2 weeks of quasi-peace before my next month end process. Now that I'm not going to India, I will schedule time to go to a spa and pamper myself. At this point I NEED IT. I not only need some rest and relaxation for myself, but I realize that I'm a better parent when I take care of myself. I'm hoping to hire a part-time nanny (she's more than a glorified babysitter since she has her undergrad and grad degrees in Early Childhood Education and will helping with the suggestions from the therapist) who will enable me to move Ty to a structured daycare. I need that added support so that I have someone to be with Ty when I have to work late.
I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed. I can't even properly address my son's needs while I feel like this. I'm running on fumes.
*sigh
How do I make sure my employer is happy with my dedication to the job, take care of my client's needs, care for Tyler, make sure my personal finances are taken care of in light of the recent riff, take care of the house, myself, and find time to rest?
My head is spinning and I still have another week of intense work at the job. Afterward, I'll have a solid 2 weeks of quasi-peace before my next month end process. Now that I'm not going to India, I will schedule time to go to a spa and pamper myself. At this point I NEED IT. I not only need some rest and relaxation for myself, but I realize that I'm a better parent when I take care of myself. I'm hoping to hire a part-time nanny (she's more than a glorified babysitter since she has her undergrad and grad degrees in Early Childhood Education and will helping with the suggestions from the therapist) who will enable me to move Ty to a structured daycare. I need that added support so that I have someone to be with Ty when I have to work late.
I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed. I can't even properly address my son's needs while I feel like this. I'm running on fumes.
*sigh
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