Oh Glowwormish - I was thinking about you yesterday and wondered how you were doing.
We are in fairly different boats in that I have no employees so am responsible just for myself and my own work. I did work as a manager of an agency for 2 years and that was STRESSFUL - it wasn't even my own business, but the responsibility that came with that was often overwhelming.
From what you said, I don't know what to suggest. Something has to give though as you can't continue with this pressure. Is there any part of your workload you could perhaps delegate to your stirling employees? Are you close enough to any of them to be honest and say you're currently struggling with the level of work and perhaps ask them to take on more work temporarily, just so you have some breathing space?
I understand if you don't have this kind of relationship with them, that will be difficult though...
Are your in-laws retired? Could they perhaps have your DCs for a week so you could recharge the batteries? Although that won't work either if they're not near your DCs' schools.
I know this is probably a totally inappropriate thing to suggest in the circumstances but could you try going without wine for one night? You'll find it makes a huge difference to the next day - your head will be clearer and you'll feel much more capable. Like all the wise bods on here say, if you go for one night you're not setting yourself up with an insurmountable challenge...
If I have any brainwaves about how to find you time I'll let you know . If I were God, I'd put 2 extra days in your week for relaxation!
Hope everyone else is okay today. BB was sober last night and feel much better for it today.
Pop back later
Gerbra x