How's everyone doing this morning?

[lucysmam]

I'm just enjoying a cup of tea, in silence other than the birds I can hear through the open kitchen window.

It's been a stressful week all round & the time to myself to just sit & think before the day starts is just what I needed.

How are you all doing? :)

Still in bed with a cup of tea and trying to think how to keep life ticking over, safe ways to have fun (virtual get together) and what kind of routine might work best.

I’m being pragmatic but it’s hard to comprehend this. How are you feeling?

I got up really early (by my standards for a Saturday) because I couldn't lie in bed without worrying about my family.

I keep thinking how quiet it is - I live in an urban area so am used to constant low-level traffic and other noise, but I can't hear anything except tweeting birds.

Husband is now out of work until restrictions on leisure venues lift so I am trying to form a plan for him to deal with our badly neglected garden over the next few weeks.

Goaway I'm feeling quite emotional really! I work in my dd2's school (kitchen and then school support staff in an afternoon) and we're in as usual on Monday. I'm not looking forward to the empty building at all, and a bit apprehensive about leaving my two but they're fine when I go to my Saturday job so should be fine for now & can reassess if needed.

TheMemoryLingers I think a plan sounds sensible so there's something to work towards.

I feel fed up life on pause all our plans cancelled and we will get through it but it’s going to be a hard few months at least but I think it will be longer than anyone anticipates ☹️

Feels surreal. Ds happily playing minecraft. Beautiful day here- feels genuinely like the first day of spring and yet at the same time like we have a long hard road to travel.

Feeling quite depressed.my partner broke up with me on Tuesday after 6yeats together a house and a baby. We have a one year old and are self isolating. Just feeling really lost right now

Still in bed, well I say still, I had to get up to answer the door for the postman. So I have rechosen bed. Will get up in a min.

Good: postman delivered one present for DC birthday tomorrow. So have one actual gift plus nonsense I had to emergency purchase from the supermarket.

Bad: day 2 of radio silence from partner after we rowed about arrangements during this weird time.

Good: will ring family later and arrange dead drop of presents from them to DC

Bad: DC still really not happy about coronavirus blighted birthday tomorrow.

So sorry Oscarsmummy83 . I think my partner has broken up with me too. I say think because he hasn’t spelled it out, but has said some things that I don’t think there’s any coming back from.

Are you in the house with him. God, I’m lonely but that must be even worse. Here to chat if it helps

I've just had a live whatsapp chat with my two DDs as they are both self isolating. Seeing them both has cheered me up. Planning to do some gardening today although I hate it! I'm feeling a bit more positive after last nights announcements re financial support although I know there's still a way to go to ensure everyone is in the safety net.

We've got an unwritten rule now, sit down at 5pm to watch the latest PM updates, followed by a glass of red and House of Games with the lovely Richard Osman.

Feeling fantastic as was able to toilet paper and mince today, so we can have some food to go with the wine 😂😂😂
It’s very strange as I normally work at the weekend and now I’ve got this weekend off! WTF do people do with days off😂

Didn’t sleep well last night, so still in my pyjamas. Just had some toast and put a wash on, going to have a shower soon and then start cleaning. Trying to distract myself as a family member has woken up with full blown Coronavirus symptoms. My worst nightmare

My overarching fling right now is pure amazement at the imbecility of fellow UK citizens.

Huge pandemic, people worried about dying, government tying to stop it's spread etc etc.
"Nah screw that, I'm not staying in, im off to the beach, having a party, going the pub and meeting friends at the park"

Idiots.

Aebj I usually work Saturdays in another job...it's weird not thinking about getting dressed & sorted so I'm there on time.

tbh feeling fed up. I really don't like the fact i can see dd for god knows how long, her care home is in lockdown. can't even face time as it might upset her. (sorry bit woe its me, but need to moan) also for the first time I won't get a card from her tomorrow.

Generally feeling okay in myself, bit less fragile now that schools have actually closed and we can start getting used to the new normal rather than waiting for more changes.

Very worried about/sad for a friend of mine who’s struggling with various things atm. If life was normal I’d be straight round to her for hugs and comfort. Just does not work remotely.

The DC are both watching television which is their normal weekend morning activity anyway. So things don’t feel too weird.

Later we’ll probably play some games, DH and I will do some work/chores, nothing too ambitious. I want to plan a few home learning activities for next week as well but again, trying to keep things low key at this point.

to all those who are struggling

I have just seen a jay landing on our balcony - a first since the cat fence has gone. Lovely!

The designated shopper is out for the weekly shop.
I have changed furniture around to give everybody (especially me) space to work and freeing space up if we have to isolate a family member (How does it get dusty under furniture?).

And then I'll try to prepare my PC for working from home if neccessary. We've all had instructions on how to do it to ease the load for our IT-people.

The weather is lovely but cold and windy. And the blackbirds are singing.

Still in bed. Trying to keep my mind off it all. Trying to just be positive and pragmatic and take it day by day.

I feel raw. Just had my hardest 2 Days ever in teaching. Pupils crying, begging me to let them show me how much they had improved. Leavers denied their big send off whilst terrified that their won't meet uni offers based on grades at present. Many lost their little part time jobs too and knew that socialising was also over.

But I have to tell myself that this is a new day and Monday brings a new phase and My most important task right now is supported DH as his work will be very challenging.

Sittting in bed with a cup of tea at the moment.

Will be going to see my brother later at my parents old house which we are clearing to out on the market - but I'm not sure how much point there will be trying to sell at the moment.

I had an advertising email from sports direct the other day with table tennis and pool tables and an wondering if we possibly have room to put one somewhere (thinking of 18 year old DS who is really going to struggle with all this)

What a lovely post !
Have walked the dog, it feels strange to say hello to fellow walkers whilst trying to keep a distance and not stop to chat.
Féel sad for son whose uni experience has been disrupted but also aware of how fortunate we are compared with some poor souls who must be suffering terribly.

All ok so far.Slowly adjusting to the new normal. Trying to live in the moment which is unusual for me as I am such a worrier. Still in bed. Missing Park Run. Hope everyone stays safe and cheery.

@ShowerTheHorse that would be my worst nightmare too. I hope that they recover soon and no-one else in your house hold gets it.

I'm beginning to feel quite depressed. The thought of not seeing people I love or touching my GCs for an indefinite period is just terrible. I worry about the mental health of eveyone and what this might be doing to the anxiety levels of our children and if it will affect them long term or even if all the people I love will be with us long term.

Up now. Made myself make the bed, open the blinds and tidy up downstairs. I’ll hoover in a bit, might as well make the space we’re in as nice as possible atm.

Reading the thread on takeaways. My DC massively wants a Chinese takeaway (delivered) tonight and as we can’t do anything else for their birthday seems rotten to not grant that request.

Considering starting up some hobbies again. Not sure what. Cross-stitching terribly rude things is a favourite. I could garden but what I need to do is really a massive project

Watching people walk past my window and marvelling that lots of people still seem to be very much out and about, especially the over 70s. Though they could just be going for walks I guess it’s quiet round here, easy to keep a distance

@Nonnymum I’m prone to depression and anxiety so am all too familiar with the feelings. I think living in the now is so important right now. Situation is so uncertain that planning and worrying about plans and what will happen is an endless spiral. Be as kind to yourself as you would to everyone else. Try and do something nice for yourself every day.