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Not happy about back to school :( (sh.itjust.works)
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When I was a kid, Staples ran a back to school ad where parents were rejoicing to someone singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" This is my fourth back to school as a parent and I still cannot relate whatsoever. I miss my little buddies. :(

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[–] zloubida@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I love my children, I love to take care of them, but holidays are quite tiring. I work from home, so I had for the last two months (less three weeks of my own holidays) to work while being a dad… and I can't cut myself in half.

[–] cm0002@piefed.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

I work from home, so I had for the last two months (less three weeks of my own holidays) to work while being a dad… and I can't cut myself in half.

Right‽ The amount of times I've had to have the "I'd love to drop this work crap and play games with you, but we have to pay the bills" convo this summer.... LMAO

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Same. Mine has ADHD... Really the most clear-cut case of hyperactivity you've ever seen. Even with my wife at home and my mom in town most of July-August, it was more stressful than term time.