DD1 is at her carers for the first time today

[sparklymieow]

So why am I finding it so strange??? Should be happy!!

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Is it along the lines of respite SM?

[sparklymieow]

yes she goes for 6 hours on a saturday, its just so strange without her here, normally she is always here, because noone else can manage her behaviour......

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Thats what dh does as a job and I have on occasions.

I'm sure she'll enjoy it.

[sparklymieow]

she is loving it, carer said she is being very good...... just see her tomorrow saying 'i go XX house'

[Newbarnsleygirl]

Thats great then. It will feel strange at first for you but just think of the time you have now.

[Chocol8]

Hi Sparkly, I know it's not quite the same thing but my ds goes to his dad's for 5 hours on a Saturday pm - he has been doing this for over 6 years and I am still not used to it! It's so quiet and I feel like I left something behind as he isn't pulling on my arm to do something.

I am sure she will have a wonderful time and count down the days til she can go again.

If you can, do something for YOU - remember it's your time too - dare I say - try and relax?. Let us know how she gets on!

[sparklymieow]

she loved it, is very tired now tho. She walked to the bus stop, went into town, walked round town, and then came home. The carer is tired now

[Chocol8]

Oh, that's great! Well done to all of you.

[JakB]

Great news that it's going well

[Dingle]

Glad it all went well! What did you do with yourself?

Our Crossroads carer took Amelia for 4 hours yesterday. I intended to sit down and fill out those lovely DLA forms that are still hovering. Then a friend rang and I spent over an hour chatting on the phone! After that I was just so angry with myself because I had all that time and didn't achieve anything to show for it!

[Thomcat]

Oh I'm so pleased it all went well.