The Curse of Endless Appointments

Actually, having had great health insurance for a very long time and great doctors, I should be thankful that we can go to so many appointments each week.  But, honestly, between the four kids and I, and most of the appointments related to Caroline's bipolar disorder, I spend an inordinate amount of time driving, leaving the house several times a day.  Recently we have had physical therapy appointments for two of us, psychology, psychiatry, pediatric, ultrasound on Caroline's kidneys, and other appointments as well.  No wonder I get nothing done, ever!  I am never home for more than an hour at a time it seems.  I have decided to block off one week per month where I keep the calendar free of all appointments, even the regular counseling that Caroline and I go to.  I just need time at home in bigger chunks.  Thank goodness Jane is so faithful with her homeschooling assignments and does them even if I have to step away.  Caroline on the other hand needs constant supervision.   So all of these appointments definitely interfere with her day.  She does a lot at night to make up for it.  And 17 year old Elizabeth needs a car so I don't have to leave the house to take her to all of her activities!!  Ugh! I long for the simpler days of the past when I was home pretty much all day except for maybe a trip to the grocery store or Target.