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It's the first full day of summer vacation for all 3 children. I have tons of fun ideas of stuff to do with them -- inexpensive outings, gardening in the yard, that kind of thing. Well, it's off to a rotten start! My youngest dd, who is blind, spent the whole hour we were at the library screaming that the carpet was "disgusting". My 9 yr. old dd isn't speaking to me because I wouldn't buy her a book at the store, my 7 yr. old ds only wants to watch videos and eat snacks, and the neighbor's son fell in our driveway and split his forehead so he'll need stitches! Dh is working the late shift AGAIN, so I'm on my own for the rest of the evening.
What do you all do to enjoy fun activities with all your children while still meeting the needs of the child with sn? I want so much for this to be a good summer for all of us, but it seems like what Jill needs (my youngest) conflicts with the freedom that the older ones enjoy. Not to mention that we have to take so much stuff with us for her (meds, extra fluids, diapers . . .) I feel like I've had a one-year old for over two years now since she still doesn't walk by herself, and frankly, I'm exhausted. I worry that the older two will resent having to work their whole lives around Jill, but I'm not sure how to resolve that. Jill has a home health aide three mornings a week, but no other help. We can't really afford to hire a sitter, and besides, I want her to experience the fun, too. Help! Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I'm going to sip my wine and pretend that the chicken and fries in the oven is what I really wanted to eat for dinner. . .
What do you all do to enjoy fun activities with all your children while still meeting the needs of the child with sn? I want so much for this to be a good summer for all of us, but it seems like what Jill needs (my youngest) conflicts with the freedom that the older ones enjoy. Not to mention that we have to take so much stuff with us for her (meds, extra fluids, diapers . . .) I feel like I've had a one-year old for over two years now since she still doesn't walk by herself, and frankly, I'm exhausted. I worry that the older two will resent having to work their whole lives around Jill, but I'm not sure how to resolve that. Jill has a home health aide three mornings a week, but no other help. We can't really afford to hire a sitter, and besides, I want her to experience the fun, too. Help! Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I'm going to sip my wine and pretend that the chicken and fries in the oven is what I really wanted to eat for dinner. . .