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Originally Posted by Confusedinomicon
Do you have to see him all 10 days? It may help if you keep it to several hours a day and talk to your t about grounding techniques. Kids are entertained easily and I think I read you're a teacher. Have something like tums if you get heartburn like I do when Im anxious. Most of all focus on the child and being present. My anxiety spiked but I focused on my goal of enjoying myself despite my stomach twisting and being in pain throughout the trip. It helps a lot if you are able to laugh. Also may help to have your boyfriend stay with you the first day.
I can tell you really want this to work out.
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I do really want it to work, that's why I am working so hard at it. I am a teacher (special ed teacher) with a bag of fun tricks and kid management techniques. I know we can pass our time building marshmallow catapults to fling dog treats at the wall, (Moxie can clean up our mess that way...) play video games, craft stuff from sculpy clay, make fun treats like pb&j sushi, orange rind jello, etc, and my kitchen is also a science lab for making chewing gum, gummy insects, silly putty, and edible play dough. There is also a pool outside my window and a park that I can see from my balcony. I am going to try to enjoy it as much as possible, but there is that stubborn two year old me inside that is digging in her heels screaming "I DO NOT want to do this and I shouldn't have to. You tricked me and it's UNFAIR".
Which card game were you playing?
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