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[quote=Anonymous]Not all simplifying requires having hired help in the house. Not cooking, at least during the work week, can be achieved through freezer meals, take out, breakfast for dinner (cereal), or just keeping it uber simple - like a grilled cheese with tomato (prepared) soup. Eating off disposable plates - so not cooking, not doing dishes, would make the night routine easier.

If any one in your neighborhood also has their kid in the same preschool, ask if they're willing to help you out by taking your kid along for morning drop offs. If you don't know any one, blast your need for help on the neighborhood listserve - you many find neighbors are eager to help, especially if it's as simple as taking your kid to the school they were already going to every morning anyway. I would totally do that for a neighbor while her husband is hospitalized.

Lastly, while you don't have family near by, if your family is helpful and able to come visit for the hardest week or two, I'd ask them to do that. And I'd hire help for at least some things - cleaning & laundry, at the least. [/quote]

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