To the grandparents who have waited months, even years, to get those hugs. To those who were used to filling their days with human interaction, only to find themselves isolated at home. To the moms and dads who would usually drop anything for their children, but couldn’t lend that helping hand …
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I Threw A Toy Against The Wall, A Low Point In The Pandemic
I lost it today. I hit my lowest point, a moment I’m not proud of, even embarrassed to admit. That dent in the wall? That’s from me. That toy I’m holding? Yep, I threw it against the wall in a fit of tears. Amid the morning chaos with a toddler and second grader, it looked like a tornado …
The Burnout Is Real!
Can I be honest with you? I’m not OK. I cried every single day last week. The burnout I cried because my daughter was in the middle of a 7-year-old meltdown. I cried because I screamed at my toddler in frustration. I cried because I broke my toe walking down the stairs…who breaks their …