Oh, sj, I'm so sorry. I remember those days. Being a parent is no joke. Don't worry about getting anything done today. Just get through the day the best you can.
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Am I a horrible person if I consider putting ltc in daycare for two half days a week so that I can have time for doctors appointments an just generally take care of myself?
No! Daycare is great!
You are not horrible at all for that, sj. Everyone needs some time and space for themselves.
My kids loved daycare. The socialization is great for them.
But I don't work outside of the home so the idea just feels a little awful. I sent an inquiry about price and availability to the daycare down the street anyway. I also managed to shower and get dressed and make an onerous phone call.
You get time for self-care, ltc gets socialization and a stronger immune system. Trust me, there is no downside.
If it's only two half days a week, sj, could you reframe it in your mind as preschool? Would that make it more acceptable?
I really think ltc will love it. I made a second inquiry to the JCC one town over, and I'll talk to TCG about it tonight.
It's relatively recent that a woman was truly alone at home with her kids. Having a girl in the house to help with the chores went fairly far down the economic ladder, or the women were in and out of each others homes to do communal housework and childcare.