Holiday season brings out the stress in adults. But it also brings out the stress in children. They just manifest it differently. Son has been handling the holiday activities pretty well this year. But he is more rigid and is stemming more. We're back to written schedules and LOTS of advanced warnings.
Yesterday we went down to see Hubby's grandmother and a good friend of our family. Son did great in the car ride (about 2 hours), the visits, and the ride back. But, we got in late. Real late. And he was really tired this morning. So I let him stay home today. In this county every Monday is an early release day anyways.
He slept in a little. He played some Play Station. I made him (ie: cooked something) breakfast. We did his homework and worked on his science project and a reading project. And he's back to chilling in front of the TV.
Sometimes you just need a day to chill. A day to relax. A day to forget all the craziness of the holiday schedule and excitement.
Monday, December 17, 2007
A Day Off
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How wise of you to recognize that your son needed some time to decompress. I have done this with my daughter a few times after late night dance lessons or unavoidable things. I agree, sometimes we all just need a day off. Can I have one? Please??
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