I know it probably sounds silly but the strangest thing was getting ready to leave the house together in the morning, something that we hadn't done in almost four years! My biggest fear was managing my time...dropping Aaron off at the daycare being to work on time! I also lost some of my freedom to come and go as I have chosen the past few years, something I am willing to give up (at least most of it) to have Aaron home more!
Other than that trial, the longest stretch I had Aaron to myself was over a long weekend in September for his big 30th birthday trip to Ohio! (Which also went very well!)
During some ongoing discussions for Aaron's continued care, we had talked about three days really not being a fair trial to see how the reality with Aaron home would really be like. That short of time was a piece of cake but the question was could I handle him longer on my own?
So here it is, July 8th and we start a two week trial. I will publish this after two weeks have past but I am going to try to write as we go so I can remember it all!
Day 1:
I took Aaron to bootcamp with me at 6:30am, he smiled at us the entire time. I can only imagine what he was thinking watching these crazy women work out!
I dropped him off at the day program and went to Legoland water park with a friend and her sweet girls. I got at least 14 calls that day...before I picked him up!
Day 2:
We slept in some, I woke up to him totally on my side of the bed telling me that he was glad I put up with his crap figuratively and literally (Yes folks, these are HIS words!). I couldn't help but laugh :)
Back to the daycare he went, I got a lot less phone calls but he had a little attitude when I dropped him off because he thought the staff was laughing at him, this was the first time I have noticed him being really sensitive.
My favorite part of the day was when we had dinner with some neighbors down the street! I had been looking forward to it for awhile and we finally made plans. I always get nervous taking Aaron to meet new people and actually having to socialize, I just stress over if we will "fit in" or will they even like Aaron. I was excited when Aaron said he had a good time and he really liked them!
Days 3-5: After I picked up Aaron from daycare at 3, we headed south to Sannibel Island to meet his parents and the kids at their condo.
I had to laugh because his step mom asked what I was finding the most challenging and all I could think of was THE BEACH!!!! (Of course it was not an everyday obstacle, just a problem for the weekend thank goodness because it was hard work!)
It was a great mini vacation full of family, food, beach/pool, no-see-them bugs, and even a boat excursion to Picnic Island!
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| Aaron enjoying the sunset. |
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| Boat ride! |
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| Taking a break at the condo! |
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| Beach time! |
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| Another sunset... |
Day 6: We headed home, ate at Woodys (again), and spent time hanging out at the pool hotel with parents and kids. We ended the night by snuggling into bed to watch ET and eat homemade peanut butter pie.
Day 7: Dad, Stepmom, and kids leave...mom comes lol! We spent most of the day being lazy and catching up from the few days at the beach!
Day 8-13: Daycare during the day, hanging out with his mom at night...normal stuff!
We have cooked out on the grill, went to Olive Garden soup and salad, and even met up with some friends one night. We've done some shopping and watched a lot of movies. He even convinced his mom to pick up an entire Dairy Queen ice cream cake!
I can't believe two weeks is almost over and Aaron officially goes back to his other home tomorrow. In all honestly, I am kinda sad to send him back. I enjoyed being home with him and feel we did really well on our own. I am exited about all of the future possibilities and am so blessed to have had this chance to have him home with me. I have already started praying about the next step...whatever that ends up being!
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