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Nearly crying in theatre

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4pmwinetimebebeh · 12/12/2021 17:51

We went to the theatre today with our 3 young kids to watch a Christmas show. It was so lovely, so well done, kids all loved it. At the end as it was wrapping up and the kids were all clapping and cheering and joining in I was just overcome with this huge wave of sadness. That we are all sitting in masks, that we couldn’t do this last year and overwhelmingly that this might be the last time we could do this in a while as things seem to be going to shit again. I had a huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes and had to really control myself so I didn’t burst into tears.

I don’t want this to trigger anyone but I think we are all just really struggling with the uncertainty and potential for further restrictions again. I was so excited for Christmas and now the potential for another lockdown etc in the New Years has just ruined any good mood I had and I feel sad, anxious and on the verge of tears.

Just a shout out in case anyone is the same. It’s shit.

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drpaddington · 12/12/2021 19:17

I get like this watching DD at school singing carols. How sad that we were all sat there smiling at the children, but the children couldn't tell because we had masks on. Such a shame- although at least we were allowed to attend, last year they just sent us a video.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 12/12/2021 19:17

I'm already dreading DDs birthday in March. She hasn't had a party for two years now. Her 7th got cancelled last minute (in fact her 7th birthday was the last 'normal' day we had, her party should have been a few days later). Her 8th we couldn't organise due to lockdown. The thought of not having one for her ninth birthday... its the one thing that is breaking me. Her birthday is linked to the whole situation on my mind.

We were at the Panto on Saturday. The mask felt normal. Sad

Chessie678 · 12/12/2021 19:17

I’ve had this a lot with my son who has spent the majority of life in some form of lockdown. We had a little playgroup party last week- it was very simple but lovely to see the toddlers enjoying themselves together.

I find events with masks, distancing etc quite depressing though I’ve done some so DS doesn’t miss out.

Really sad thinking of all the normal childhood experiences they have missed.

Dadhadaproton · 12/12/2021 19:20

@4pmwinetimebebeh

We went to the theatre today with our 3 young kids to watch a Christmas show. It was so lovely, so well done, kids all loved it. At the end as it was wrapping up and the kids were all clapping and cheering and joining in I was just overcome with this huge wave of sadness. That we are all sitting in masks, that we couldn’t do this last year and overwhelmingly that this might be the last time we could do this in a while as things seem to be going to shit again. I had a huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes and had to really control myself so I didn’t burst into tears.

I don’t want this to trigger anyone but I think we are all just really struggling with the uncertainty and potential for further restrictions again. I was so excited for Christmas and now the potential for another lockdown etc in the New Years has just ruined any good mood I had and I feel sad, anxious and on the verge of tears.

Just a shout out in case anyone is the same. It’s shit.

None of this makes sense Just came back from the rugby club There was christening going on in the party room and so 40-50 of us were rammed into the small room No one gave a monkeys My friend is the manager and he said they’ve never had a case of covid in there. It’s nice to know there are covid free zones.
GroggyLegs · 12/12/2021 19:24

I'm a happy crier anyway, but yes.

The kids sang Love Shone Down as part of an impromptu sing-along at their Christmas cinema night. It was just pure & beautiful.

Only the PTA volunteers got to hear it & while I'm so grateful, the opportunity should have been given to every parent.

God, I'm teary just writing that 😂

DrWankincense · 12/12/2021 19:26

How nice for you @Dadhadaproton

Didiusfalco · 12/12/2021 19:27

During lockdown I promised myself I was going to do some things I hadn’t done before, so last week me and ds went to see the CBSO, and it was so beautiful and I felt completely overwhelmed that I was actually getting to do something with him that I’d planned in lockdown that I was quite tearful on more than one occasion.

lucascriesalot · 12/12/2021 19:30

Careful, you'll be screaming in the Sistine Chapel next

rrhuth · 12/12/2021 19:32

@4pmwinetimebebeh

Oh in that case thanks *@HereticFanjo and thanks for the explanation @SSOYS*. I always thought it was someone doing a weird ‘tadaaaa’ or jazz hands 😂
That really made me laugh, someone trying to be so kind and you were like 'wtf? why are they doing jazz hands at me?' Grin

I know what you mean OP, I've been feeling sad/flat/worried since the Omicron R rate was revealed. A load of stuff I never go to because I am quite a quiet person was cancelled at work and I just felt really sorry for the people who do like to go. And of course my kids are feeling worried. It is all crap.

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4pmwinetimebebeh · 12/12/2021 19:32

@lucascriesalot give it a week and I will be!

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LondonWolf · 12/12/2021 19:34

I don’t believe we will lock down again. No one will do it and we cannot afford to. I’m not at all worried.

rrhuth · 12/12/2021 19:37

@LondonWolf

I don’t believe we will lock down again. No one will do it and we cannot afford to. I’m not at all worried.
Even if we don't have full lockdown, the message today from Susan Hopkins was People know how transmission is prevented. I know how transmission is prevented. It’s prevented by reducing your social contacts which just made me feel Sad.
Isthisthereaklife · 12/12/2021 19:38

I don’t mean to be harsh but maybe count your blessings that you aren’t trying to bring up your kids in a country like Afghanistan

Happypootler · 12/12/2021 19:41

I have felt the same at the theatre since reopening; we have been a few times. The audiences have been so engaged and the performers so joyful, it has moved me to tears every time, that collective experience. But it's our last booked show of the year this week and I'm feeling wobbly about it again, for the first time in a long time.

Icewiththat · 12/12/2021 19:42

I’m just teary reading this thread. It’s all so uncertain. So bleak. We’ve tried to get back to as close to normal as possible but I feel it’s all being stolen away again. There are only so many years that Christmas is magical for little ones and we’re now two years in. I want my DC to remember the big family Boxing Day parties, nativities with granoarents sat next to mummy and daddy, Santa without a mask…

How much longer can we keep doing this? It’s so dismal.

rrhuth · 12/12/2021 19:43

@Isthisthereaklife

I don’t mean to be harsh but maybe count your blessings that you aren’t trying to bring up your kids in a country like Afghanistan
This is toxic positivity

declutterthemind.com/blog/toxic-positivity/

EIIa · 12/12/2021 19:47

All I can say is: I will definitely make my gym class tomorrow! Just in case!

YukoandHiro · 12/12/2021 19:47

YANBU.

My eldest daughter has been almost constantly ill since starting school on September and all the faff and anxiety of loving through a pandemic with it, getting PCRs, days off waiting for results etc, has really put me through the wringer. I feel awful about everything we haven't done with her I've the last 2 years due to transmission rates. And yes it looks like it's all going to shit again. Im not really looking forward to Xmas at all.

When my DD got another temp this afternoon I just burst into tears. I'm not sure how much more of this level of anxiety I can handle

tappitytaptap · 12/12/2021 19:51

@Aroundtheworldin80moves

I'm already dreading DDs birthday in March. She hasn't had a party for two years now. Her 7th got cancelled last minute (in fact her 7th birthday was the last 'normal' day we had, her party should have been a few days later). Her 8th we couldn't organise due to lockdown. The thought of not having one for her ninth birthday... its the one thing that is breaking me. Her birthday is linked to the whole situation on my mind.

We were at the Panto on Saturday. The mask felt normal. Sad

I feel exactly the same with a DS with a March birthday. I can’t bear the fact he could have 3 birthdays in a row cancelled and no party AGAIN - all he wants is a bouncy castle, proper kids party - hope that can happen. We had a party for younger DS at our house in September and it was lovely, 50 people, I almost cried at how nice it was to be together!
DillDanding · 12/12/2021 19:51

I understand.

Our kids, especially the young ones have now missed out on so much due to the pandemic. We all thought the worst would be behind us by now.

Handholdtoday · 12/12/2021 19:52

Laughing @4pmwinetimebebeh with emoji blunder. Hope it cheered you up x

SpamIAm · 12/12/2021 20:03

My daughters ballet class hosted some outdoor classes in the summer, they did one song where they were all just running around together in the middle chasing bubbles (pre-school ballet!) and generally squealing with glee and I cried. It was just so overwhelming seeing her playing with other kids again.

bloodywhitecat · 12/12/2021 20:08

I am just desperately hoping that DH can be discharged from hospital this week, he already has cancer and three weeks ago had a massive stroke. Now there is a positive PCR case in his bay and I am hoping and praying I can get him home. I don't know what I will do if he doesn't come home. Shopping for presents for the baby (we foster the baby) made me cry today, I never thought I would be doing it alone.

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4pmwinetimebebeh · 12/12/2021 20:11

@Icewiththat

I’m just teary reading this thread. It’s all so uncertain. So bleak. We’ve tried to get back to as close to normal as possible but I feel it’s all being stolen away again. There are only so many years that Christmas is magical for little ones and we’re now two years in. I want my DC to remember the big family Boxing Day parties, nativities with granoarents sat next to mummy and daddy, Santa without a mask…

How much longer can we keep doing this? It’s so dismal.

I feel a bit like that too. My youngest is 5 but only really remembers life with covid. We have had some normal family parties but the ease and spontaneity has just gone.
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rrhuth · 12/12/2021 20:11

@bloodywhitecat

I am just desperately hoping that DH can be discharged from hospital this week, he already has cancer and three weeks ago had a massive stroke. Now there is a positive PCR case in his bay and I am hoping and praying I can get him home. I don't know what I will do if he doesn't come home. Shopping for presents for the baby (we foster the baby) made me cry today, I never thought I would be doing it alone.
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