Oops, yeah innovative = intuitive
“How the hell do you manage parenting on your own?” (I’m not sure how to do that box thing)
I don’t, but there’s no choice so I just do the best I can. I cover the basics such as making sure they’re clean, comfortable, fed and safe, then if I can engage with them I’ll play a game or take them on an outing. Monday to Friday I’m pretty much emotionally unavailable and over stimulated after work, I’ll listen to their day but I go somewhere quiet if they’re watching telly, playing video games or being demanding of my attention. They know to articulate their feelings, though my eldest has discovered that slamming a door speaks volumes. I choose my battles and being a bit of an anarchist I don’t have that many rules other than be kind and considerate, and that their actions have consequences; such as if they wish to play in their room after bed time they still have to be up for school in the morning.
When I do get a break I’m either tidying up the kid carnage that’s built up, straight out on my bike or most likely wasting time weighing up what to do first and achieving nada.
JCB? With my driving skills 😀