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[quote=Anonymous]Almost 4 yo and two jobs that have already had some telework involved.

DH’s job, though it’s a solitary, do-anywhere no deadlines database type thing, is being very inflexible. 
Mine, we are dealing with coordinating agency response and putting out info. to communities, and my boss has been lovely. Telling us to do what we need to do to be present for children (while obviously still needing to do work), not making us use leave, and encouraging us to drop non-essential projects for the time being.

This week was crazy because I had tons of last minute calls, and DH flexed and worked a couple hours on / off around those when they popped up. His boss didn’t like that and said his hours needed to be regular and predictable. So next week, I’m doing a split shift of super early morning and then some hours after dinner so he can get his “full day.” He’s going to take a long lunch so I can get a break from child care mid day. And I’ll try to call in for calls that I don’t need to speak and can listen with one ear.

We are managing with waaaay tooo much TV. Luckily the weather’s nice so we are getting to play in our thankfully fenced in yard and take walks and bike rides. Whoever is watching DS has him help with things like making his own breakfasts, helping with laundry, working in the garden, etc.

We’ve also ordered some new toys to dole out slowly, and are taking major advantage of frozen meals and Instacart. And drinking way too much, lol.

I am slightly jealous of my single or friends or without kids who are making gourmet meals and going for long jogs. But I wanted my kid for so long and really love my job. It just makes me realize how much of a better parent and worker I am with good child care. [/quote]

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