I still miss my job at the hospital all the time, however this week I was reminded just how glad I am that I decided to make the change. I still haven’t figured out how to work my schedule out to where I have home office days when the kids are off school, but I’m sure I will figure that out in about 10 years. However, my job has allowed me to be able to be home when the kids get home, and more recently has even allowed me to come to the office after hours with my son.
He has been struggling big time with all the changes that have happened, and I can totally sympathize. We have had so many challenges with getting a new house, but I know that is all just so that we will appreciate our new house even more. Still, he is not dealing well, and when you know that your son needs a routine and stability and you change all that, it is your job to help him through it.
Alone time was what he needed. He came with me to the office after hours yesterday and it was amazing. He talked and talked, and for those of you that know him that is a miracle in itself. He helped me stuff folders, he investigated the snack situation in the kitchen, and learned where the soda machine is. It was just what he (and I) needed. He can’t wait to go back again and I can’t wait for the time with him. He is so funny and considerate.
I would never have thought a trip to work would be so good for us. I just feel so bad that I did not think of it sooner, and I have slacked off on making time for each of the kids individually. Dylan gets time with me all the time, but it’s hard to remember that even when they get older you still need to take time with each of them, and they wont’ ask.
I just wish I had taken a picture, maybe next time.