Socially Distant, While Parenting

Let’s address the facts shall we? Do I love my kid? More than anything. Do I like spending time with him? Most definitely. Would I put my life on the line to save his? Without hesitation. Do I want to spend every waking moment with him, 7 days a week? That’s a hard no. Let me give a quick shout out to the parents who enjoy 24/7 parenting with no "me time."  You are truly mythical unicorns, to whom I graciously bow down to. Now when I signed the parenting handbook back in 2014, when my son was born, I undoubtedly missed the fine print regarding pandemic parenting. In my haste to become a mother, I missed the part about becoming an impromptu homeschool teacher, all you can eat buffet chef, looping entertainment cabaret and around the clock housekeeping, all with no breaks. It’s day 1,986 of being home with my six year old son, with no school, no summer camp, no sports and no extra curricular activities due to the Corona Virus pandemic, subsequent quarantining