How are moms here dealing with the craziness of COVID? I have 2 very energetic boys aged 7 and 8 and a “balance” between work, life, school, and play is nonexistent in my life right now. With cases rising here and delay of schools reopening I’m not seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Looking for strategies to help me not lose my mind if anyone has any ?
– Eleanor
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CK5 years ago
I’m letting it all go. They want to wear the same pjs 24/7, fine. 4 hours of video games? Sure. As long as they zoom to their classes and keep grades up, it’s a free for all. I figure this year has been so challenging and they’re missing so much, that home should be fun. (Plus, I’m tired. I don’t have the energy to enforce a bunch of rules right now. I work part time outside of the home, and my husband works from home.) Kids are 15, 15, and 10.
Laetitia4 years ago
Haha! Much the same in our house when everyone was home! I work full time, we have 4 kids: 11-12-15-15, everyone has their own space to work but me, stuck at the kitchen table, trying to do Teams meetings with kids rushing in screaming they’re hungry every 55min.. I decided they were no longer allowed outside of their rooms until my day of work was done.. and after that I would find refuge in my bed with a glass of wine and pretend they didn’t exist!! It was either that or me screaming and crying like a mad woman !! Gotta pick your battles to keep your sanity sometimes!
RedWoman5 years ago
I agree with CK. You can’t do everything. I work full time as a Keyworker, I had to work from home and home schooling a 5 and 8 year old whilst working was impossible. I’m a single parent so no one else can help. I ended up putting my kids back into school. Felt guilty at first but it was best thing for their and my sanity and great for their confidence and socialising. I used to set iPad limits - now there aren’t any- they can do what they want while I’m working and after school. They are happy well behaved kids and I am coping well by just letting go. They have no Covid related anxieties, they can still meet friends in their school bubble an in Zoom. These are unprecedented times. Look after yourself.
Eve5 years ago
It’s been difficult!!!
Dominique4 years ago
YASSS! « Look after yourself! » I love that part! Because I love being a mom (of 4!) but through the years I realised that if I am not feeling well, it is hard for everyone at home. For me it’s yoga. Helps a lot against anxiety! I learned how to breath for real and it did change my life. Premenopause not easy but I feel good! Good luck Girls!
Lelia5 years ago
I’ve been thinking through out this whole pandemic about menstruating folks and folks dealing with hormonal fluctuations from peri menopause and menopause, it’s been rough! My 24 year old daughter moved back after college in 2018, moved out then returned home during the pandemic. My son graduated high school and started college a week ago. It’s been ride. As a single mom, the anxiety, the fear, the feelings of isolation felt impossible to navigate in addition to what my body is going through hormones wise. Letting go was hard and continues to be challenging but i’m getting better.
Lisa4 years ago
I agree with the other moms. I’ve made a goal today to get the kids more involved with housework, because I really have lost the will to clean. It’s just unending. Laundry never ends. The dishes pile up as soon as they’re clean. I’m also going to school for my MBA. And it’s a beating. But I feel like the long hours for work, and my dedication to my school, is also teaching them about work ethics and the importance of education. Virtual or whatever. But you have to give yourself grace. I honestly plan stuff for my household on weekends. One weekend at a time. One at a time. Sure, the list is long, but each accomplishment can give you purpose and meaning to all this insanity. Even if it’s one weekend at a time. See that there may NOT be a light at the end of the tunnel, and take a deep breath. And let that anxiety go. And just BE here. Because I think we need to be present, no matter what, right? I didn’t get sleep, but that doesn’t give me the right to shout or be short with anyone - our time together right now is precious. And our kids just want to know that we’re proud of them, and that we love them. I think if you’re worried and stressing out that you are already on the right path, by just acknowledging that. :)