I did ok….. I got a lot of reading done which was awesome

Yeah, we found having a routine really helped the kids.

We’ve loved isolation! Whilst the kids were learning from home we kept a great routine, when they weren’t we relaxed and littered around the house, played games and chilled out as well as going for long walks.

Routine and having a schedule is a great idea to break up the day and to help you plan ahead. It’s a great idea to fit in exercise, chores and guilt-free screentime so the kids know there will be time for it. For yourself I think it’s good to have 1 or 2 things that you aim to achieve in the day that are actually achievable so you don’t get to the end of the day feeling like you got nothing you wanted done.

Only change for us is working from home. So still just as busy

Jigsaw puzzles and colouring in along with watching TV

It’s actually a little worrying how little isolation has changed my life.

In between trying to work full time, educate the kids and maintain a household there are not many minutes left in the day for me. I have started making an effort to take 5 minutes every hour I can to take my tea outside and connect with nature or do part of a puzzle or message a friend.

putting into test my time management skills – play, office, house and me time. but first, got a couple puzzles and activity books for us and meals sorted for the week. me time means reading a book or caring for my plants. we try to isolate somewhere in the woods if not closed off too.

Great tips to think about

Technology has certainly helped me get in touch with loved ones especially the use of video calling. It’s not the same as face to face but its close enough

a timely reminder – we need to stay active and in touch – but it’s also a great time to deep clean, get creative and slow down and do those things you have always wanted to try from home.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 14 Apr 2020 , 4:32 am

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  I do agree with making the best out of this situation.

We plan every day and we have plenty to do; having a plan and schedule is important. It is an opportunity to get to things done and to take up new hobbies.

all these are so very important. We are making sure to check in on each other and actually ask the question of ‘how are you today’. also making time to get up and move our bodies with some fun challenges.

We still do exactly what we always did – been in virtual isolation for the past two years so, we are not really worrying. I only miss not being able to go to the cinema now and again, but of course there also has to be movies on that we want to watch.

We had a load of wood chips dropped off from the guys trimming the trees. I’ve been slowly moving it into a pile in the back yard. I do about 1/2 hour day as it’s gruelling work. Each morning I look out and I can see just how much I’ve done. It’s a great incentive to keep going. Can’t be spread on the garden until it dries out.

Planning different activities

I’m have 1 more week of self isolation and haven’t done half of the above! Been relaxing a few days and today did some housework. I would love to start a hobby like crochet or something

Some good ideas even though much of it is common sense.

I love being at home and in the garden, so not much has changed. We play more games, inside and out, make sure we get plenty of time in the pool for exercise, and take long walks around the neighborhood.