There are many reasons I was not an elementary school teacher & it is that I lack the much-need patience to keep kiddos on task.

At-home schooling reminds me of this fact EVERY DAMN DAY.

I keep trying to work while the kids do school work. It's not going well, so I know I should just stop.

But also, I have to work.

So, I feel like I'm constantly frustrated.

By the time, it's my turn to work only. I can't effin' think straight because the world is on fire, deadlines are approaching & my family needs me.

I keep thinking that I'm in a privileged position--secure, flexible job, a partner to share the load, food, shelter.

And I feel like I'm losing my mind between childcare, schooling & work.

This struggle is so much harder for other folks. So much harder.