An Update

I made it through this first week of school, and I do have to say that it wasn't all that bad. On Thursday I was moved back into the Jr. High temporarily in the mornings until I can train someone new to take my place, so it was good to be back in my old classroom where I feel at home. I'm still with the little people in the afternoons. I've been exhausted when I come home from work. I get my toes stepped on a lot, and I've been working with a biter, which isn't all that much fun, but I've managed to keep the teeth away from making contact so far! It is such a busy and chaotic environment, but I'm sure that I will adjust to it. I do like the staff, and they have all been welcoming. I have to be prepared for moving again though, and I don't do well with change. It is definitely a part of the job that I don't like. The kids make it worth it, and I feel like I've at least accomplished something at the end of the week.
Lunch between schools has been okay. I've been eating the protein bars. I'm definitely not consuming enough calories during an entire day, but I'm getting something in for now. I'm sure it will improve as my stress level decreases. Right now I have a lot more rules in my head about food in general. I have a 500 calorie a day rule, and no junk food. Dave made hamburgers on the grill this week, which I would not eat. I've mostly been living on the protein bars, cereal, and yogurt. I'm still trying to sit down to dinner with my family, but even that has been hit or miss. Last night I was too tired to even eat dinner. I also received a call from my therapist last night saying that she would have to cancel some appointments because her sister is dying. That really hit me hard for some reason. She has told me so many funny stories about her sister, and I almost feel like I know her. The empathy that I feel for my therapists pain is strong.
I can always see my trauma therapist if I need to touch base with someone, and I will still see my nutritionist next week. I feel like I'm needing a great deal of support right now, as I'm struggling quite a bit. I'm not dreading this next week at work though, so that should definitely be an improvement.
Well, that is all for now. I'm off to the pool today to hang with some friends, and get some vitamin D therapy. I'm wishing everyone a great weekend, and I also want to thank everyone for the wonderful and supportive comments on my last pathetic post! They mean more than you know:)