Trouble adjusting to the school holidays

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I have aspergers and my son has moderate autism. I planned all our summer activities ahead of the school holidays starting, and my son's taken to things just fine. Quite a lot of meltdowns a couple of days in, but after one day, he was good again. Me on the other hand... I am stressed off my head for no reason! My plans are all in place, I have money in the bank, I have a box full of activities, I have lots of trips books and I know how and when I will get to them all. I've got my planner up on the wall and my diary is up to date. So what's my problem? I just don't know. I've hardly slept in a week. I feel so tightly wound I want to cry. Any advice? Anyone feeling similar? I was really looking forward to the school holidays since my son is so much nicer when he's not going to school, and I was excited about getting to do things with him. Now it's here I just can't seem to relax and enjoy any of it though.

Maybe you didn't schedule time for you to decompress from keeping the schedule? Not being wise or sarcastic, your post just seemed so focused on his needs with no mention of yours. The best advice I ever received as a Mom is that Mom has to take care of Mom sometimes so she can take care of the kids. Don't forget you in the plan.

I don't think you've understood the problem. Can anyone else help?

It's the change I'm not coping with and I don't know how to. I have plenty of time for myself throughout the holidays and I'm not on some hourly schedule.