Because it was storming all day, yesterday the boys and I were content to stay at home. Robby and Timmy played games and watched television while I battled through my to-do pile. I know that the boys were both tired because neither one of them complained and both were happy to quietly entertain themselves.
I hope that the boys continue to relax and rest, because next week everything changes. Their classes start on Monday, which will be another huge transition for all of us. Because of a myriad of reasons, both will continue virtual schooling for at least the first semester. They were successful with the format, but it is definitely more work for me.
I'm already mildly panicking about how I am going to juggle my jobs, my household responsibilities and my role their as "academic coach." The prospect of having another responsibility to juggle feels completely overwhelming. I keep trying to remind myself that this isn't our first rodeo and that we will manage.
It helps to recognize that I have felt this overwhelming anxiety and panic before the beginning of every virtual year. After the first few weeks, we have always settled down and fallen into a comfortable, albeit sometimes chaotic, routine. I have no reason to believe that this year will be different.
At least, that is what I keep reminding myself...
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