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Balancing work and kids and school and COVID19

I’m spending way too much time on the phone today trying to manage several problems at the same time and it’s just a lot bit overwhelming. While I’m on what feels like a perpetual hold, waiting for a representative to answer, I’m working on tomorrow’s podcast release. The kids are really demanding my attention today …

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I haven’t figured out how to approach all of this

I’m going to be splitting my focus this week between work and getting the kids ready to begin school next week. I have an interview first thing this morning and then a business meeting in the afternoon. After that, I’m working with the boys to help them get organized and prepped for school to begin …

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Distance learning for the first time is pretty f*cking scary

School is getting closer and closer and I’m getting nervous. We will be distance learning for the first time because there isn’t a snowballs chance in hell that I would put my kids in a classroom right now. I know it’s the right thing to do but I’m questioning whether I’m the right person for …

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We basically have 2 weeks before school begins

School supplies have started to arrive for Emmett. Elliott already received a textbook and laptop a few weeks back. Emmett received books, art supplies, a science kit and his laptop. The math workbook is enormous. We have about 2 weeks left before school is supposed to begin and frankly, I’m nervous. Things are already so …

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My current back to school plan is far from perfect but at least it’s safe

I’m trying to keep things moving forward and I feel like I’m doing a halfway decent job. That’s not easy for me to say that either. I tend to focus on my many failings and gloss over my parenting wins. I do feel pretty accomplished to have a basic strategy for the upcoming school year. …

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Finalizing plans for this school year

I just got off the horn with the boys new school and they begin on August 17. We’re still waiting on something for Emmett but they’re finishing him up now. For the record, I will not be sending the kids to a brick and mortar school this year, as there is no universe in which …

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