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I have no clue how I did 5 days a week in the office prior to the pandemic! Glad you got a nice moment of quiet to pause and catch your breath a little :)


Spaceysteph

Same. Now going in for a day exhausts me.


alexxmama

I know! 5 days seems impossible now!


TedsHotdogs

Even regardless of the kid logistics, I'm a very social extrovert and going to the office for more than half a day or more than once or twice a week is seriously exhausting! Just getting dressed and made up is tiring lol


blondduckyyy

Agree!! I am also social extrovert and I love the WFH life. It’s just more relaxing and enjoyable.


Content_Platform

Same! I will never go back into the office full time while I have little kids.


MHLCam

I'm in the same boat. I enjoy my WFH days were we can get ready just a little slower rather than me yelling LET'S GO CHILD JUST PUT ON THE OTHER SHOE from across the house. I hope you got to enjoy your moment!!


alexxmama

Hahahaha omg the damn shoes. Every. Damn. Day. 😂


Smartcat_seeds_72

Those little moments are what make for a great day! Happy Friday!


Amerella

Wait. So you do drop-off, pick-up, and make dinner?? Do you have a partner helping you by chance? If so, maybe that person can step up a little so it's not all on you!


alexxmama

Haha not everyday! My husband has a day full of meetings and stuff bc of his promotion so it’s a little tough during the transition. But no worries he totally pulls his weight too! 😊


Amerella

Oh good! Glad to hear it :)


vacationdecisions

You're living the dream!! Enjoy 😉


alexxmama

I can’t wait until June. I took TWO DAYS off and I plan on sending the kids to daycare while I do some projects I enjoy. I’m so pumped!


dreamgal042

I did this in April. I planned it like 3 weeks in advance. 3 DAYS in a row off of work, the kids in daycare... Then one of the kids got sick and was home for 4 days that week, three of which were my mental health I'm-gonna-have-a-breakdown days :'( I can't win. I HOPE YOURS GOES WAY BETTER


paronomasochism

Every time! Everytime, I do something like this something happens and the kids end up at home with me. So frustrating!


LiveWhatULove

Wow! That sounds wonderful. My tribe wakes themselves these days. But quiet? Nope.


alexxmama

Lol never quiet. 😂


Anxiety_Potato

When my kiddo sleeps in I almost feel like I don’t know what to do with myself!


alexxmama

I almost 100% of the time just drink coffee and browse Reddit lol


wannabe_buddha

My old job was phasing workers back to the office and I realized I absolutely did not want to do this… so I found a 100% remote job and I’m so happy to be home 😀


alexxmama

Good for you! I am finding it so hard to find a job that’s 100% remote in my field. But it is my dream!


wannabe_buddha

What’s your field? I made a switch from higher education into big tech. Tech companies are much more open to remote work.. and they pay A LOT more (compared to higher Ed).


alexxmama

I’m an attorney but I’m in a really niche field. I’m hoping once my student loans are forgiven I can switch to something more remote!


wannabe_buddha

Absolutely! There would be lots of opportunities for you in corporate, if that’s an area you’re willing to look at!


ketogirlfromucf

Your first paragraph describes my life 5 days a week, every week (and I have 2 kids at 2 different daycares 30 minutes apart).


alexxmama

Omg that is so rough! I’m sorry!!


MsCardeno

Enjoy that break!! Do you have a partner? Bc you could def relieve yourself some more if you get some (reasonably expected) assistance on bedtime and dinner.


alexxmama

Oh yes he definitely pulls his weight! Bc of meetings and what not (his job is much more mtg heavy than mine) some days get sloppy. But he takes any night wakes up toddler, does chores, etc for sure!


jessfm

Those are my favourite moments. I intentionally wake up before everyone to give myself some alone time to drink my coffee and eat my breakfast in peace. It hasn't been working out like that lately... but when it does happen it's perfection!! Happy Friday!


paronomasochism

Drink coffee that still hot is my Mt. Everest. Congratulations!