I feel I've spent the past decade ferrying morning kids to various 'improving' activities that my children don't always even like that much, never getting a quiet evening ( catching up, packing lunches), rarely getting a family meal. I've decided enough is enough. Now DH is working at home, we have the chance to eat together. I'm loving cooking again. I've started working school hours so no need for after school clubs ( which is good, as there aren't any). We have chosen to cut the extracurricular activities right back. DS who has additional now only does inclusive football sessions, which is the only club he didn't need bribing to go to before lockdown. DD will do music school on Saturday mornings. Apart from that, we are going to enjoy a quieter routine, fewer rushed evenings, family walks, family trips to the pool and climbing wall, books and board games, a bit of screen time. And early nights. My children won't be able to orienteer or do acrobatics but I reckon they'll live.
Anyone else taking a similar quieter approach to life?
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Has anyone else cut right back on their child's extracurricular activities following lockdown?
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BoogleMcGroogle · 15/09/2020 11:59
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