Day 2
Day
2 of self isolation.
So I think maybe I have IT. And then I think maybe I'm overreacting. And then realise I've probably been UNDERreacting and it's all just so tricksy! I started having what felt like the world's slowest, calmest panic attack 2 weeks ago. I've had a lot on recently with work so with no other symptoms, and at the time the focus being fever and cough for Covid-19, I assumed it was anxiety/stress. I went to the Drs to double check it wasn't anything to worry about. He told me I'm fine. Just stop breathing like I'm not getting enough air. Come back in a month if it's the same. I worked from home but still saw people. I played laser quest and hosted an 18th birthday on Saturday! I focussed on destressing; hugged some trees, meditated, took long walks and hot baths. It didn't go away. Then on Thursday I started coughing. A dry cough accompanied by pain in my chest. So here we are. Maybe it is a cough and stress. Maybe it's coronavirus. We shall never know. But the right thing to do is self isolate. Perhaps a little too late, but just in case, that's what we're doing.
The kids have missed their last 2 days at school. Matt has now left 6th form. Probably. They're still getting set work but won't sit any A level exams. It's a bit bonkers really.
My mum popped round today with some dog food. And daffodils. She's the actual best. She stood at the door. I sat 2m away. She didn't touch anything. We didn't hug. She was the one who suggested I blog, to give me something to focus on and occupy me. It was a great suggestion I hadn't thought of before. It doesn't matter too much if no one reads it, it's something to pass the time. And maybe it'll be interesting to read back on in years to come.
I've seen loads of stuff online about timetables for kids. Designated lesson plans, active time and like 1 hour on devices if they're good.
So I think maybe I have IT. And then I think maybe I'm overreacting. And then realise I've probably been UNDERreacting and it's all just so tricksy! I started having what felt like the world's slowest, calmest panic attack 2 weeks ago. I've had a lot on recently with work so with no other symptoms, and at the time the focus being fever and cough for Covid-19, I assumed it was anxiety/stress. I went to the Drs to double check it wasn't anything to worry about. He told me I'm fine. Just stop breathing like I'm not getting enough air. Come back in a month if it's the same. I worked from home but still saw people. I played laser quest and hosted an 18th birthday on Saturday! I focussed on destressing; hugged some trees, meditated, took long walks and hot baths. It didn't go away. Then on Thursday I started coughing. A dry cough accompanied by pain in my chest. So here we are. Maybe it is a cough and stress. Maybe it's coronavirus. We shall never know. But the right thing to do is self isolate. Perhaps a little too late, but just in case, that's what we're doing.
The kids have missed their last 2 days at school. Matt has now left 6th form. Probably. They're still getting set work but won't sit any A level exams. It's a bit bonkers really.
My mum popped round today with some dog food. And daffodils. She's the actual best. She stood at the door. I sat 2m away. She didn't touch anything. We didn't hug. She was the one who suggested I blog, to give me something to focus on and occupy me. It was a great suggestion I hadn't thought of before. It doesn't matter too much if no one reads it, it's something to pass the time. And maybe it'll be interesting to read back on in years to come.
I've seen loads of stuff online about timetables for kids. Designated lesson plans, active time and like 1 hour on devices if they're good.
This is not gonna fly for me. I have admiration for those who can. And I understand some need the routine. But I don't have the fight in me with mine. Today I've dragged the kids out for some fresh air and it took longer to cajole them to get dressed than we spent outside. Am I the only one? I know they shouldn't spend 8 hours looking at a screen and not getting dressed, but sometimes they do. We have film nights and game time. We eat together. But otherwise the vibe is relaxed (feral?). It was nice to get some fresh air though, despite protestations. We managed some stick fighting and tree climbing so it doesn't seem like the worst thing to ever happen to them.
They are both going to be set lesson plans for the next 2 weeks so we'll have to up our game come Monday. I better hurry up and find some inner peace in preparation!
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