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Reply to "I am seriously about to lose it....I am so drained and dejected"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are doing a great job - some other things to consider - do nothing about your kids tantrums. I mean like literally just sit down and zone out. It's ok to skip dealing with them once in a while. Try it once or twice to give yourself a break. It won't ruin your kids. - go back to work now. Stop working when the kids are in elementary. Seems counter productive but the cost of after care and summer camp add up and you will find like many parents do that the real work of "parenting" and being there matters once kids are in school (before that it matters but you come to realize it's just basic care giving) - trampoline parks near me are open. Now you might think those are dangerous but they are huge open space, no one is really in there and you can sanitize the kids hands while there and wash before/after leaving. It will give the kids something to do to burn off energy.[/quote] + 1 to the trampoline parks. We did one at lunch today in Alexandria, called "Get Air". It was suuuuper fun and totally empty. And these places are not empty on weekends. Since you have the time to go during the day, hit up places like this. [/quote] Also check out the private play rental at Jolly Yolly. The weekday slots are cheaper and easier to get than weekends. I have boys similar ages to yours OP and this place has worn my kids out on a few occasions. I actually like it more empty and hope they continue to do private rentals in the future! Some other ideas: pack a picnic on a nice-ish day and go hang out at Gravelly Point where you can watch the planes take off. Take a drive through a car wash and pick up a milkshake on the way home. My kids also do better outside the house so I get it. Maybe even look into finding a college sitter who is taking online classes/distancing who can come twice a week or something to give you a break.[/quote]
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