This past week was my first official week home with Ian. The two weeks of holidays don’t count with all the family around and Bennett home more than normal.
The week went well, if tiring. It was also a bit lonely. Sometimes I forget how sociable I am because I also need lots of me alone time and get stressed by meeting new people. I know that the loneliness will improve as Ian and I meet new people through activities. But wow was I happy each night when Bennett got home. I mean I always am, but it took on a whole new meaning! It’s nice to talk to an adult after following around a baby all day. The cold also made me a bit stir-crazy because we didn’t get outside as much as normal. However, there was lots of great snuggle and play time with Ian, which really nothing matches!
I am reminded, however, of all the extra work that I need to do because of my blindness to make it possible for Ian and me to benefit from all the activities in our neighborhood. There’s a lot going on, but many things rotate where they are each week. For most people, that’s not a problem, but for me, it means lots and lots of orienting and making new friends to help walk with me to hopefully cut down on some of that orienting. Orienting takes time. Although I’ve lived in our neighborhood for years, there’s lots of places I haven’t gone, or haven’t had to go on my own. Walking somewhere with Bennett is not the same as paying attention and knowing landmarks to walk there myself with my guide dog. But, I am working on it. There is just going to be a longer adjustment phase for me.
All and all, a good first week for Ian and me J
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