I’m actually looking forward to some quality time with family at home

[Anonymous]

OP, I thought your post was lovely. I agree that it’s probably one person lashing out. Posts sound too similar.

[Anonymous]

OP, I guess it is a Pollyannaish way to cope with the quarantine. There are many of us in the world that will be able to survive physically, psychologically and financially even if we do not work if we are quarantined. But for an overwhelming majority they will not remain unscathed for a long time. In short, it is really devastating for a lot of people and for the world economy. Yes, it is not the Bubonic Plague or Ebola pandemic but it is a time for a lot of fear for the vulnerable population. The poor, sick, elderly, pregnant, small children, disabled. And in this country which is the richest country of the world, the current administration has eroded the social security net and institutions that helped such people.

[Anonymous]

i suspect it was multiple posters...if not, that person was certainly sharing a sentiment a lot of people have.
OP, i get where you are coming from. I'm happy for you. But, I'm really worried about:
* people who are very sick,
* people whose livelihoods are immediately affected (to say nothing for the larger economic toll)
* the doctors and nurses and other medical pros (including my husband who will be working on the frontlines of this...he was saying today that since they just announced school closures and there are a lot of 2 parent working families how crazy everything in the hospital will be) who will be working like crazy and at risk to themselves, and their families and there are others like delivery drivers and utility workers, and people working in stores etc. who will be doing the same thing with different details.
* how to manage my kids during this time (i work too although can do some remotely)
* a lot of other things.

And, unlike a snow day which has some elements of this but which can be 'fun' once a season for many people, we have no idea how long this will go on

So, while I'm happy that you are excited and "actually really looking forward to this," I suggest you actually really carefully share your thoughts in real life, because you are likely to come across as pretty tone deaf.

[Anonymous]

I am looking forward to it as well. I have a nanny, plus the grandparents (retired, in their early 60s) are here. We are all stocked up and ready for family time.
However, the only thing that is changing is that DH and I are both working from home and DD no longer has AM preschool or once-a-week music class and gym class. If OP’s kids are so over-scheduled that she never gets to spend time with them, then she should think about cutting back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i suspect it was multiple posters...if not, that person was certainly sharing a sentiment a lot of people have.
OP, i get where you are coming from. I'm happy for you. But, I'm really worried about:
* people who are very sick,
* people whose livelihoods are immediately affected (to say nothing for the larger economic toll)
* the doctors and nurses and other medical pros (including my husband who will be working on the frontlines of this...he was saying today that since they just announced school closures and there are a lot of 2 parent working families how crazy everything in the hospital will be) who will be working like crazy and at risk to themselves, and their families and there are others like delivery drivers and utility workers, and people working in stores etc. who will be doing the same thing with different details.
* how to manage my kids during this time (i work too although can do some remotely)
* a lot of other things.

And, unlike a snow day which has some elements of this but which can be 'fun' once a season for many people, we have no idea how long this will go on

So, while I'm happy that you are excited and "actually really looking forward to this," I suggest you actually really carefully share your thoughts in real life, because you are likely to come across as pretty tone deaf.

YES ALL OF THIS!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i suspect it was multiple posters...if not, that person was certainly sharing a sentiment a lot of people have.
OP, i get where you are coming from. I'm happy for you. But, I'm really worried about:
* people who are very sick,
* people whose livelihoods are immediately affected (to say nothing for the larger economic toll)
* the doctors and nurses and other medical pros (including my husband who will be working on the frontlines of this...he was saying today that since they just announced school closures and there are a lot of 2 parent working families how crazy everything in the hospital will be) who will be working like crazy and at risk to themselves, and their families and there are others like delivery drivers and utility workers, and people working in stores etc. who will be doing the same thing with different details.
* how to manage my kids during this time (i work too although can do some remotely)
* a lot of other things.

And, unlike a snow day which has some elements of this but which can be 'fun' once a season for many people, we have no idea how long this will go on

So, while I'm happy that you are excited and "actually really looking forward to this," I suggest you actually really carefully share your thoughts in real life, because you are likely to come across as pretty tone deaf.

I’m not OP but - geez, sanctimonious much? This is an ANONYMOUS FORUM where you can share shower thoughts that you would never say out loud IN REAL LIFE. No need to be holier-than-thou.

[Anonymous]

People are suddenly so sanctimonious. They didn't care about the plight of the poor or elderly or inform before but now suddenly they care so much they can't even enjoy time with their families?! What nonsense.

People hae been in pain and suffering and dying in communities around all along. Your faux concern now is just because suddenly something has impacted you and so now you care. This illness so far is disproportionate affecting the middle upper class because they are ones who travel internationally and since they are impacted, it is a crisis. Usually they have the education or money or connections to not have to deal with the issues that many others do and now when this isn't something you can buy or network out of....it is like the world is ending.

OP, enjoy every extra bit of time you get with yor family. Relish the slower pace of life and make the most of the time you have together.

[Anonymous]

Look, OP didn’t create the Coronavirus and she’s not going to magically become an MD and start treating people on the frontlines. She’s just a regular mom who’s going to be home caring for her kids, like so many of us. There’s nothing wrong with finding some joy in that. She never said she was happy people were sick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, if it takes a pandemic to get you to slow down and enjoy your kids, I think you need to examine your regular life.

This. Why is your family go go go all the time? Y'all need to chill the F out and enjoy your life on a regular basis, not just when there's a pandemic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Typical hysteria from the pearl-clutching DCUM bunch. We're being forced to stay at home in order to protect ourselves and others, but we're not allowed to express the fact that it may be a welcome break? I swear this board is full of anxiety-ridden psychos.

A break? Not for the people who will have to telework with kids at home.

+1. Not everyone is a rich dependent housewife. Idiots.

But some people are hair dressers, bus drivers, teachers, retail, etc etc. Not everyone can telework. Idiot.

Most of those ppl are freaking about making ends meet and doing things like Uber not baking cookies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i suspect it was multiple posters...if not, that person was certainly sharing a sentiment a lot of people have.
OP, i get where you are coming from. I'm happy for you. But, I'm really worried about:
* people who are very sick,
* people whose livelihoods are immediately affected (to say nothing for the larger economic toll)
* the doctors and nurses and other medical pros (including my husband who will be working on the frontlines of this...he was saying today that since they just announced school closures and there are a lot of 2 parent working families how crazy everything in the hospital will be) who will be working like crazy and at risk to themselves, and their families and there are others like delivery drivers and utility workers, and people working in stores etc. who will be doing the same thing with different details.
* how to manage my kids during this time (i work too although can do some remotely)
* a lot of other things.

And, unlike a snow day which has some elements of this but which can be 'fun' once a season for many people, we have no idea how long this will go on

So, while I'm happy that you are excited and "actually really looking forward to this," I suggest you actually really carefully share your thoughts in real life, because you are likely to come across as pretty tone deaf.

+1

I posted nearly immediately that I thought OP sounded awful, and I am not this person. But I think this person nails it.

My dearest friend is on the front lines of this. She is out there working herself to exhaustion in a hot spot public hospital and I am desperately worried for her and her kids. Meanwhile, you have people like OP (and others on this thread) who come across as totally self-absorbed and shallow. It's a glaring difference to me. I mean, "really looking forward to this"? Who on Earth thinks this way? It's awful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, OP didn’t create the Coronavirus and she’s not going to magically become an MD and start treating people on the frontlines. She’s just a regular mom who’s going to be home caring for her kids, like so many of us. There’s nothing wrong with finding some joy in that. She never said she was happy people were sick.

She literally said she was looking forward to this. She has essentially said, in other words, that she is happy people are sick, because that is what is causing this situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look, OP didn’t create the Coronavirus and she’s not going to magically become an MD and start treating people on the frontlines. She’s just a regular mom who’s going to be home caring for her kids, like so many of us. There’s nothing wrong with finding some joy in that. She never said she was happy people were sick.

She literally said she was looking forward to this. She has essentially said, in other words, that she is happy people are sick, because that is what is causing this situation.

Oh give it a break. That's not what she meant, and you all know that. Give the OP a break.
Signed,
Single Mom of two kids who will be working from home (no nanny, no parents etc etc)

[Anonymous]

Op, why are you guys so go go go all the time? Sounds like you need to really slow down.

To everyone else, calm down. Op does sounds self absorbed, but so do most people on here.

[Anonymous]

I liked your post, OP. It’s the positive view among the negative.