Summer plans - working parents and no camp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a similar age range - 7, 4 and 1.

I agree that mandatory schoolwork keeps the older two somewhat busy for the morning. So, I’m considering signing them up for a few virtual camps (not as optimal as real camp, I know, though still better than them watching tv for hours all day), and telling them it’s part of their schoolwork.

I also re-bought this inflatable Little Tykes Rocky River Racer waterslide thing. Though pricey, our last one lasted three years in the past, and was worth its weight in gold, for the amount of usage it received. The “pool” at the bottom is shallow enough that the older kids would have to get very creative to down themselves at their ages (so I won’t need to babysit them the whole time), and they’ll play for hours. Highly recommend it.

As for the baby, that’s so tough. A lot of work will have to be done during nap time, before she wakes up, and after bedtime. Best of luck!

Just looked on Amazon and that waterslide looks really cool. Do you think your oldest will actually play in it?

[Anonymous]

I’ve finally broken down and asked my mother to come 3 days a week to watch our 6 yo. It was either that or hire a stranger, because our current situation is not sustainable. I simply cannot do my job and keep DC occupied at the same time.