This August has been full of transitions. We came back from a beach vacation with extended family, then kids went to stay for a few days with their grandparents. They had a blast and then they came back home, to mom and dad working full time, to chores, to not being entertained 24/7… And we are all having a hard time. Husband and I are having a hard time because we are being interrupted every 5 minutes. Kids are having a hard time because we are asking them to do schoolwork, chores, and we are not spending as much time with them as they would like. We are working on re-setting the routines and expectations (for everyone).
Transitions are the worst. Once we get settled into a routine, things are good. Kids know what to expect, I know what to expect, I feel more “in control” and less frazzled.
Next week, we have yet another transition: kids are going back to school. I need to prepare myself that the first few weeks may be rough. Also, the uncertainty around covid-19 adds a whole new dimension to stress and anxiety….
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