I love that my kids are older and can get themselves ready for school, I still have to make sure that the uniforms are clean and ready for them though. I check that homework is done and p.e. kits sorted. They are old enough to wash and dress but still need a lot of encouragement. Monday is always the most manic.
But the manic is short lived as soon as they are off to school we can settle into peace and quiet.
I miss the school runs when they were little. We lived adjacent the school and the walk was short, I think it was longer to walk across the playground. The girls would go in with kisses and hugs and I’d chat with the other parents. The Little Man would often run off if I let him out of his buggy, but I didn’t mind once the girls were safe inside the school and I could give him my full attention.
Now, they jump in the car with Dad and he drops them off. He doesn’t even go in with the youngest, with the COVID worries, he’s dropped off at the gate. I haven’t taken them to school for five years now. 🙁
The Girls
I’ve been having trouble with the girls. Not just on Mondays. Every day has become a little strange with all the COVID rules. I thought Boo was coping but it turns out she wasn’t and last week she broke down. After a meeting at the school they came up with some help and she’s back at school today.
Star went to school the first day and decided there and then she wasn’t going back. No-one was following the rules and she’s terrified of the virus. I’ve tried to reassure her as well as her teachers, but we couldn’t get her to go to school.
Last week she went in for one afternoon, just her and one other child in a class, socially distanced and masked. They have arranged for her to do this every afternoon this week. I’m hoping it goes well. Fingers crossed! At least the school is trying hard.
Manic Monday lasts all Week
Not just a manic Monday but a manic week. I have hospital treatment every day this week for four hours a day. That means Graham will be running around all day, taking the kids to school, me to hospital, my daughter to work, and then picking us all up again. It’s just one week though. Then my treatment should be done for three months. It seems to be working okay so far.
I have Intravenous Immunoglobulin on a day ward. The staff there are lovely and it’s not a big deal. I get a cosy reclining chair while I’m hooked up to the drip and I can sit and read or listen to my audio books, or just chat to the other patients or listen to the radio. Chatting to other’s is a little more difficult with the social distancing and masks but I don’t mind. I’m happy to just read.
The treatment makes me tired and gives me massive headaches. I can help by drinking lots of water and a couple of painkillers. I just have to sleep off the tiredness. After the treatment I feel a little more stronger and the pain is not so bad. It also gives me the boost I need to fight off infections and illnesses.
So, it’s not just another Manic Monday for me. How’s your week looking?
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That must be gruelling for you, even though you always make the best of things. Good to hear it is.beneficial.
Thank you Enda, I’m hoping this extra boost will help. I’m hyper at the moment but give me a couple of hours and I’m going to be a sleepy mess for the rest of the week! Next week will be better.
I still need to nag my girls on a Monday morning more than any other day of the week. They do everything themselves but they’re always on a go slow. lol
I miss the school runs too. I never thought I would but looking back now they were a fun part of the day.
Oh no! What a worry you have with your girls. I hope Star manages every afternoon and I hope your hospital treatment goes OK. x
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Yes every day is a little manic in our house too. Sorry to hear you are struggling with the new rules. My youngest isn’t too keen on school either.
So pleased your treatment is going well. Don’t all the kids have to wear masks in school anyway? #MMBC
I’m glad you have help from your dad – Mondays are one of the craziest days aren’t they? #MMBC
Awful to hear that the kids are suffering. Hope your treatment goes well this week.
Wow, this sounds like a really intense time in your life. I hope you get some peaceful mondays in the future.
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Sounds like you have a very manic week ahead of you, it is looking like ours is going to be a bit more manic than I first thought
Your week of treatment sounds intense. I hope it passes smoothly xx #blogtober
I’m sitting here just one week post-op working with my middle son on his virtual learning lessons as the school’s/teacher’s internet connecting keeps crashing. It has been a very manic Monday!
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Your week sounds manic indeed with all the treatments. I hope they go as well as possible and you’ll be able to relax some soon.
I’m so sorry the girls are struggling. I understand Star’s feelings about people not following the rules.
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Sounds like school has been tricky , good to hear that school are working hard to reassure your daughter then!
Your week of treatment sounds intense. I hope it goes well.
Aw, I know manic Monday’s well! We may home-school but I still have to motivate the eldest at times!
I have to admit though, the school run is something I have never missed.
I hope the treatment continues to go well for you. x
I fully understand getting motivated for home schooling, but I’m quite ready to do it all again. x