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[quote=Anonymous]First off OP you are right this whole situation just plain sucks and you are at the heart of the worst of it. My first reaction was like another pp that suggested you take the kids and go to Arizona. That might help you and the kids and the grandparents. BUT that leaves your DH alone at his hardest time. Before you even consider this option have a conversation with him. On one side you leaving means he has to do some basic things to take care of the house and things like food shopping which is more work for him. On the other hand having you gone might actually be a stress relief for him because he wouldn't have to be worried about getting you and the kids sick. He would also have full access to the house and could just rest without feeling guilty that he isn't playing with the kids. It some ways you leaving might be good for him too. If you stay you need to make a plan. I have a kid that does best when scheduled to the max which it sounds like you and the kids do to. So make a schedule. It will be totally different than life before but any schedule is a step in the right direction. Write it down and post it so your 7yr old can see it. Have them help you plan it out. On this schedule you list everything. meals and meal prep, bath time, exercise time (music dance party??) art/craft time, baking time, quiet/rest time, TV/movie time. If you plan it out your 7 year old might be better with the 1 hour of school work when they can see what a small part of the day it is. This is the time when you make things crazy and silly for you and the kids. Things like bubble bath time in the middle of the day or adding food coloring to the pasta so it is a funny color. You should also schedule calls with the grandparents if possible and maybe a call with a friend for each of you. Having a schedule written down breaks up the day into smaller more manageable chuncks of time. You and the kids need fresh air and exercise. Even if that is just sitting outside and blowing bubbles or putting some music on and daning in your pjs. My kids had a blast doing the alphabet hunt. They have to find items in the house that start with each letter of the alphabet. You can do this. One day at a time, one hour at a time. [/quote]
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