To let DC 6 and 3 pretty much occupy themselves?!

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Single parent here, day 3 of covid, feeling absolutely awful. Kids are fine, no symptoms from them but the last two days they have been occupied with tv, tablets, colouring and snacks whilst I’ve sat on the sofa. Feel absolutely awful as they’re really not ‘indoors’ kids and like to be out and about, but I feel like even basic parenting is a struggle right now 😣
Anyone else been in the same situation?! WWYD?

It’s 1000% fine, don’t give it a second thought- get well soon!

This is fine! Hope you feel better soon

Get well soon. Make sure their basic needs are met and have something new in mind if possible for when they inevitably get crabby and demanding. They will benefit from some downtime too and time for free play and growing.

Needs must! Honestly they wont suffer for it. Hope you feel better soon

Wouldnt think twice about it, films,, colouring, playdough and playing for a few more days for them- leave them to it. Get well soon x

They’re probably enjoying it! They’ll be fine. You sound like a fab parent to be so concerned. Get them playing doctors and nurses with you as the patient! Hope you feel better soon

Absolutely fine do what you need to in order to get through and don't waste energy worrying about it.

Get well soon, OP!

Easy indoor parenting ideas from the sofa -

Theme day: themed film, dressing-up, snacks you theme (this doesn’t need to be much at 3 & 6, just rename the regular pizza to be Intergalactic Pizza or whatever if a space theme.

Set up a whole tiny town in your lounge - let them go to town with making dens, or spreading the train tracks/small world play everywhere.

Get them to be doctors! They’re in charge of taking care of you- you lie on sofa, they play at Making You Better. I always loved doctors pretend play cos you had to lie on the sofa as the patient

Do what you need to do, as long as they are fed and safe.

I hope you feel better soon.

Do you have shopping being delivered?
This is my biggest worry if both myself and DH become ill.

Mine are the same age and that sounds like a pretty standard day even without being ill

Hope you feel better soon.

Absolutely fine, don’t feel guilty. You are there on the sofa, so can watch them. It’s good for them to be able to do things on their own. My 2 sons liked dressing up and putting on shows for me. I used to get migraines so spent a lot of time laid up on sofa. Luckily for me, the younger son did everything the elder one said. Hope you feel better soon.

What else are you meant to do? You can't go out, you're unwell! Your kids will be absolutely fine. Get well soon!

Thank you so much all - definitely feel a bit less guilty after reading these responses!
Have just had eldest DC getting the first aid kit out as playing doctors is such a good idea, he's loved covering me in bandages. Have also found a massive roll of paper so they can have some giant floor colouring.
And answer PP about shopping, yes we have a delivery coming in a few days thankfully