Good things about lockdown

Parents who, for economic reasons are both forced to work full time, can now enjoy the company of their children and get to know them. I used to LOVE school holidays with my boys.

Most of these parents are busier than ever. They are working longer hours and trying to home school at the same time.

This is in no way relaxing for them.

The ones who aren’t working from home have now lost their jobs and are stressed out about how to pay for things.

There are few positives for them either.

Our kids, friends and neighbours call or text frequently to check we're still OK. Rarely happened before CV.

I can now immerse myself in a sewing or craft project and not have to hurredly pack it away when the GC decide to call round unannounced.

The lack of noisy motorbikes roaring past our house at weekends heading for the long coast road. The absence of buses and cars makes me think this is what the village must have been like 50 years ago. It's very nice.

The many ways that people are genuinely showing their appreciation for the NHS and pulling together to help them. It's a pity they can't always do it and it had to take something like this to make us value what they do.

Me too, Calendargirl.
For so many years we were running around after frail or demented elderly parents/relatives, none of whom lived close by. Thank goodness we don’t have to be worried about being able to do that now.

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I can imagine what a relief it must be for you not having to worry about your mum.

I feel glad that I have no parents or parents-in-law left to get through this crisis.

Can't believe you are slightly irritated to get phone calls. In a new world where people seem to communicate via text and whatsapp rather than actually pick up the phone and speak, to me it is a refreshing change to hear a human voice. Also what's so important considering the time at home we have ahead if us, that can't be left for a while.

I'm the same as MOnica, spending a lot of time on the phone.
I'll be honest and say I get a bit peeved at times as I've told people I'm decorating ( paintwork)
Other than that I'm quite enjoying it. No thinking 'oh I have to get this done because I've got to do that/go there tomorrow'

I feel guilty knowing how stressful it is for some but I've actually had a lovely week.The beautiful weather has helped but for the first time since I retired last year I actually feel retired.Just DH and I pottering about.Got loads done in the garden.Lovely walk each day with our dogs.But I miss hugs from DGC who I normally see most days and childmind a fair bit.But once DD is cleared to work after a health problem I will probably hit the ground running again,and my frail old mum is deteriorating. So I'm relishing some me time and counting our blessingsvas we're so much more fortunate than so many.

Life hasn't changed much.most of my regular activities have moved online - even my exercise class.

The only minor problem, everybody is phoning averyone to have a chat and my day is as disrupted as it always was. 3 phone calls today, all quite long.

Taking my time over things, catching up with jobs I've been putting off but only if I want to

As I mentioned in another post being able to chat to my daughter who is normally pressed for time.

I’m enjoying my lockdown. No pressure to accept invitations ,no one popping in, no duties for family. So relaxing and doing exactly as we please. No bras, pj ‘s on at teatime. No makeup. Reading, jigsaws, gardening ., baking bread, thinking up new recipes.
, The days pass pleasantly.

I’m relishing it at the moment, but I think one of the reasons is that my sister and I over the past 18 months have been caring for our dear bed bound totally incontinent mum. She died in her own bed with us at her side, just after Christmas.

Now I can relax with absolutely no call on me whatsoever. I am so enjoying it.