Tis Monday

[rhymeswithdisco]

You know the drill. What's in your cup? What's on the docket?

[sarenu]

Coffee, milk and sugar.

Lots of work this week. I just want to stay in bed and be lazy.

[charlotte]

We are going to have some rain & cooler temps this week, which I’m SO happy about.

We have some doctor appointments to juggle this week in addition to the usual chaos. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. Going to try to meditate for 10 minutes every morning this week.

[nikkipal]

I’ll be having drip coffee with half and half and vanilla stevia. Back to working onsite for good now, but still allowed to WFH in the mornings so that I can assist with schoolwork. M has 2 appointments this week, allergy testing tomorrow morning and dentist on Thursday. Weather is chilly in the mornings and 70s in the afternoons, which has been wonderful.

[snowmoon]

I’m trying to finish my room temp coffee but E is on the struggle bus this morning. It’s hard being two.

My parents neighbours were trying to get rid of an older camper so we bought it from them for a dollar on a whim yesterday. Turns out it’s in great shape but needs a good scrub and some minor repairs. J just ran to the hardware store to grab a few things and then we can spend the day cleaning it up and painting it before we store it for winter. I’m really excited to never have to sleep in a tent again!

[ovenrack]

Finished the last of my cold brew this morning.

I have a dentist appt to spend too much money on two chipped fillings.

Since I have a dentist appt, of course I have to work today - god forbid A have to spell me for a day to work PLUS an afternoon for the dentist.

But remote learning, so I stayed until 8:30 to set up the big kids at the morning meeting (A isn’t 100% great about this stuff) and then I came next door to watch the little kids while my neighbor has an important morning.

This, my fiends, is why I feel very useless in the world. I just care for children and fill in when more important people have meetings.

Oh well. Off to work for a couple hours and then the dentist.

I need a new attitude.

[rhymeswithdisco]

My work to-do list is packed and I have a 4 day week. I took Friday off because I'm going to the beach with some friends for a girls weekend. I CANNOT WAIT!

I have black coffee in my travel mug.

[charlotte]

ovenrack I always feel like my job/career stuff/life is just completely secondary to MH’s job and everything related to the kids. I mean, it is and in many ways it’s necessary.

Recently MH started a new side-gig pursuit and like.. I’m happy for him but secretly miffed because I can never even get a *main* gig going let alone an additional side gig because I’m too busy drowning 24/7.

[rugger]

One cup black, one cup with maple syrup.

I managed to grab a shower this morning so at least I don't feel like a wreck.

[tj]

Sooooo sleepy.

Just made office coffee. Colombian Kcup With almond milk creamer.

[Dramaphile]

Latte with oat milk and honey, slice of sourdough with butter. tired from the weekend trip. At least work has calmed down this week for me.

[stringy]

Is this resent-other-people-monday? Cuz I'm in.

So far today I got up before everyone (somehow thats not until 645 these days) - made coffee, worked for 45 mins, snuggled with P, let the kids watch close to three hours of tv while I worked, and BM checked her email and then worked out. I asked (not for the first time) to make a plan for the day (its an everyone home day) and she shrugs me off. Once we turn off the tv I tell M she needs to do some school work that I'd already laid out on her white board. I ask BM how we are going to do this - she helps M with one log on and then goes to take a shower. I play bingo with P while helping M.

BM comes out and goes back to her work/email. I ask again, with attitude, for a plan. I say this isn't working (as P is whining to play again and M is asking for help). Her response, yea we probably shouldn't have a day with both of them home at once. I'm now angry and she is asking why. So I take my stuff and go to the basement and tell her to deal with it all - but I have shit to do.

I just....after 6+ months of working at home we still cannot just split up a day of work and child entertaining. ITs not that fucking hard. Unless one person just wont do it.

I had coffee at some point.

[snowmoon]

I was feeling good today then got a mass email from our company media coordinator about “how to boost your resiliency at work”

Tips include, “be flexible, have a purpose, be grateful.” Never mind that we have been screaming about additional support and training, a pay raise, more flexible scheduling for YEARS. I’m so offended.

[charlotte]

Gah snowmoon I would rage at ~*bE gRaTeFuL*~

[mc13]

Starbucks pumpkin spiced latte

This was my first morning with NO kids since March 9th. I didn’t want to go back to my in-laws and have to talk to MIL so I just sat in the quiet car for 45 mins drinking my coffee then called my dad and caught up. Went to Trader Joe’s and Wegmans, snuck by the new house then picked the little girls up. 4 more days until we have our own space again and I can’t wait.