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Anyone else used to lockdown now?

196 replies

Helenj1977 · 19/02/2021 16:06

I quite like our little bubble. I like not having to see people. I like not doing the school run.

I’m quite worried about it ending.

OP posts:
jamiedoger · 19/02/2021 16:10

Yes I am enjoying it.

I love my life but we are always on the go, I work full time and weekends are a blur of gym, sports activities for the kids, rushing to do laundry, seeing friends and always feeling guilty for not doing housework

Also love my bubble with my friend, no pressure to see others, enjoying pottering around the house and doing housework and diy.

Kids are more relaxed to and enjoy little things more like a walk in the forest.

However my kids have gone back to school this lockdown due to my job, but they love the smaller classes and more attention

BirthdayKake · 19/02/2021 16:10

It's never bothered me. I don't have family to see anyway and I love being at home with my husband and children. I'm due to have a baby on Easter Sunday so have something to look forward to. I don't go to pubs etc anyway 🤷‍♀️

Lissy23 · 19/02/2021 16:10

No I hate it. It’s making my life hell.

Spodge · 19/02/2021 16:11

I am used to it and have a routine I can live with but I cannot wait for it to end.

ShrimpSymphonyofSeasonalSongs · 19/02/2021 16:12

Yes

IrenetheQuaint · 19/02/2021 16:14

I don't enjoy it but have got weirdly used to it, and don't think about it for hours at a time.

However, I can guarantee that as soon as the pubs reopen I will be in there like a speeding bullet.

Cruncheyleaves · 19/02/2021 16:17

No, hate it

Cornettoninja · 19/02/2021 16:18

No it’s getting harder for my only child dd(5) as time goes on and there are people she misses painfully. She’s at school part time as I’m a key worker (worked throughout) but it’s not enough for her and it is a very different environment right now.

I support lockdown and restrictions but this is not something I wish to repeat for a forth time and I won’t be looking back on it fondly.

firstimemamma · 19/02/2021 16:18

No I hate it.

Caramel81 · 19/02/2021 16:19

I prefer it but I suffer with anxiety so I feel calmer and safer being able to be at home so much. Not looking forward to having to go back to the office and spend regular time with family members again

Weallfloatdownhere · 19/02/2021 16:20

Nope. Totally over it, both personally and in a "bigger picture" context (ie thinking beyond just myself and my own circumstances).

Beaniecats · 19/02/2021 16:21

No, never
You'd think differently if you were in danger of economic oblivion, losing your home, income.
And the impact on your children's education and future...

grapewine · 19/02/2021 16:21

Nope. Worse this time.

pommedeterre · 19/02/2021 16:21

I want my kids (and all kids) to be back at school with a passion. I think homeschooling (for a whole population) is nothing but wrong and damaging.

Meruem · 19/02/2021 16:22

When I’m at home I forget we’re in lockdown. My job was wfh before all this anyway, I didn’t have any regular things I went to, like the gym or whatever. My DC are adults, so no effect on me re school closures. So on a day to day basis my life is pretty much as it was pre pandemic! I met friends occasionally before but again it wasn’t regular. The only thing I would have done by now is gone abroad somewhere, had we been able. Therefore I don’t expect things to radically change for me once we’re out of lockdown. The only person I would say I miss is my sister (as she lives at the other end of the country) so I will see her as soon as I can. But I’m happy as I am. It hasn’t made me want to rush out once everything opens up.

Bilgepumper · 19/02/2021 16:23

NO

HayCaramba · 19/02/2021 16:24

Day to day I am used to it now and am not missing the rushing around and school runs.
But I miss having friends and family to stay desperately, need a change of scenery and my oldest (DS8) really needs to be back in school with his friends and to do sports again.
It has taught me that we need less rushing around when restrictions ease, and to spend time only with those people who are good for our souls. I can’t wait.

Munkeenut · 19/02/2021 16:24

Nope. I work full time, have an 18 month old at home and trying to home school a 6 year old who sobs herself to sleep at night because she now has no friends. I have no support bubble, husband also working full time. It's shit.

MarshaBradyo · 19/02/2021 16:25

No it’s stifling

SpnBaby1967 · 19/02/2021 16:25

No, never! And I'm one of the "lucky" ones who has 2 stable incomes and been able to save a bunch if money courtesy of lockdown.

The second shows, pubs, cinemas and restaurants are open I'll be there in a Flash. I want to meet all my friends in one big group not just meet one friend. I want to go to the pub, spend a stupid amount of money and watch the band live. I want to laugh with my mates and shout to be heard over the music. I want to have to push my way to the bar!

I want my kids to be at sleep overs and parties, trampoline parks and early saturday morning movies. I want them to ring me and tell me they'll be late home from school as they have decided to go to the park with their mates.

I want all the things that makes my life worth living back and I will never find this half life normal and I feel sad for those who do. How small your lives must have been Sad

CricketLover2021 · 19/02/2021 16:25

My life isn’t all that different in lockdown than it was before, so it’s a wake up call as to how little I actually did with my time. I hope to change this for the better as much as I can, when the chance comes.

nellyii · 19/02/2021 16:25

Yes I don't like it though I miss my old life exotic holidays and nights out it weirdly feels like nostalgia for my old life?. I don't think about it all the time or cry anymore so I guess I must have given up and adjusted to it.

user1493494961 · 19/02/2021 16:26

I like being at home and don't like people just dropping in (DH's friends) so in that respect lockdown suits me.

BrilliantBetty · 19/02/2021 16:27

No.
There are elements I enjoy but as a sociable person I am feeling very lonely, and worried for my DC missing all this school.

TooManyPlatesInMotion · 19/02/2021 16:28

No. It destroying my life and the lives of my kids.