The hubs and I are feeling this whole adulting thing and yes, it's pandemic related. We've got our supplies and we're not worried about food until we hear that domestic shipping has been disrupted. What's got us paralyzed is childcare.
BB is still attending preschool at this point despite most of our state being shut down for 2-6 weeks. Gyms and restaurants have been shut down until the 31st (although we think this will be extended) and schools until April 27th (also at risk of being extended as we anticipate a peak in cases). That said, his preschool hasn't been closed. Remarkable really, especially when considering how many kidlets they have coming in and out of there.
The catch? We are coming up on April's payment and the preschool has told us that if we want to pull BB and pay a holding fee (a quarter of our regular payment) we have to do so by the first of the month or before the school is closed down. We don't know when the school could be closed down but it's felt like any moment since the other closures. There is also the increased risk of contracting the disease since social distancing is NOT happening.
So why keep him in? Sanity. The hubs is working from home and has had a hard time focusing with all the pandemic news. He's addicted, distracted, and stressed out. Me? Well, no, I don't have much to do and I could spend my day on BB-duty it's just that I haven't been on childcare duty for longer than a day or two in a long, long time and we're afraid for my health.
I have to admit that we aren't very scared about catching the virus which factors into the decision as well. Concerned, yes. Scared, no. And NO we don't want it; ain't lickin' no doorknobs. We have heard the stats and figure it's pretty likely that we'll catch it at some point and if we don't-woohoo! I know there are a lot of people that are really scared right now and it feels weird to be on the calmer side of things for once.
Anyways. We're waiting until next week to make the call about April childcare and honestly, we're hoping that the decision is made for us by the government or the childcare provider.
Adulting. Adulting in a pandemic. Never felt so old and yet so young at the same time in my life!
...being on the calm side for once. Good for you. I have confidence that will be just fine if you have extended care time with BB. You're at different place than you were last time you tried it. In the meantime, you might start making some plans about schedules, activities, etc. A plan always makes me feel better.
ReplyDeleteThank you, that is good to hear and think about. Plans do make me feel better too. I have started jotting down activity ideas-thankfully he is SO crafty it's easy to get him going on something arty and kill some time!
DeleteI hope you stay well. While there is no question adulting at this time is tough, I am sure you are up to the task. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hugs :o)
DeleteIf I had known as a young thing just how difficult adulting is (and that it is too often a fun free zone) I wouldn't have rushed to get there.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. And hugs.
Right!? I never expected anything like this, that's for sure. Thank you for the luck and hugs!
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