For all the relief I felt when LuLu was hospitalized (and the many other emotions I’ve documented since then), I didn’t expect to miss her as much as I do. I don’t know why I didn’t expect that. I guess it was because 24/7 parenting of a child with such significant challenges is so overwhelming.

But now that she’s been in the hospital for 12 days, and even though we talk daily and I see her every other day, I truly miss her. I guess this is further evident that our attachment to each other is in the healthy range. And it’s a good sign that I will be ready if the doctor does decide to release her tomorrow.

There were so many things I had hoped to “get done” while she was gone. The energy and time I expend on parenting (and teaching) LuLu is tremendous, so projects around the house never get done. Nor does catching up with close friends, filing insurance claims, or checking out other resources.

I’m proud to say that I did organize our medical insurance records and Super Dad actually put a door on LuLu’s room (which had been missing since we renovated the room this time last year!) I also took the time to have coffee with some dear friends, help some moms of traumatized children in crisis (which I probably would have found a way to squeeze in anyway), and go to the movies with Super Dad.

And tomorrow I am taking the ultimate field trip with Kay (who is out of school for a teacher workday) – we are going to tour the University of Georgia campus! Talk about a mom full of emotion! As I’m missing LuLu and wishing she were home, I’m making plans to send the other one away.

And if all goes as planned, I’ll pick up LuLu from the hospital on our way home from our campus tour! YEA!