I totally agree with Swetha Kumaraswamy here ! If you have not roped in all in your family to do the chores, it is time to do so :>
As a “work from home” woman, I had things perfectly scheduled. Well, at least, that is what I thought! Workout at the gym; pack lunches; send husband and child off to their respective places of work/study, and then begin my day. This worked absolutely fine until COVID 19 hit.
When we began thinking about a potential lockdown, my mind was racing to figure out the dynamics of it all. Can I balance my work (well, since I always worked from home, my status was not going to be any different- just more challenging)? I was aware that I would have my husband hanging around the home much more than he usually did- panic! My child’s summer vacation was just going to start earlier and no option of spending time outside the home- more panic! Oh, wait! My help would have to be given time off too—OK, shit officially hits the fan!
Day 1 of the lockdown, I find myself pleasantly surprised to see things falling in place. There seemed to be some order in all the madness. My daughter doing her bit washing vessels, ensuring the washing machine was turned on, and even doing a bit of mopping. I held my breath—Am I dreaming? Hubby charmingly does breakfast, cleans up after dinner, and even offers to chop up some vegetables (in between his crazy meetings). Am I dreaming? I must be, right? Nope, All true!
We are on Day 5 of the lockdown and this crazy but effective schedule continues. Meals get prepared (some good ones too!), assignments are submitted on schedule, and we are not pulling each other’s hair out. So, I guess it is all ok!
If anything, I have been awfully wrong about family dynamics. When it is time to contribute everyone does!
Swetha Kumaraswamy
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