Is there anyone you can call to come over babe? I've relied on my uncle to care for Bailey (he'd never looked after him solo before) when I was sick a few months back. He did far better with him that I expected. If there is no one..... set up camp with the kids in the lounge room, get the kids DVDs out, and try to relax on the couch as much as possible.
You're DD is pretty cluey, let her know you are sick and she needs to help and be the Mummy today, she can help you, she will probably enjoy it
Oh these boys are hard work aren't they - I am also on 2 hours sleep today and has been going on for a couple of weeks (I was going to ask you for your advice!!!)
Anyway my plan for today - Peppa Pig is already on the TV, we have cranial osteopath for both of them which I am hoping might bring some relief on the sleep front I know ears are part of the problem. Apart from that I have lots of cups of tea, and biscuits - often on balcony for fresh air (DD loves ritual of both) and tend to do craft stuff because I enjoy it so it doesn't seem so hard. Also play doctors and the put mummy to bed game - so I get to lie down. DS just gets to roam the floor. I raid the freezer for food and don't give too hoots about the mess - then periodically we put on the Cleaning up song on you tube and DD runs round tidying up!
You should take up balloon twisting, is very therapeutic and I think the challenge is good for the tired brain, plus the balloons entertain the kids for ages. Even just normal balloons seems amazing how much fun they can have.
sometimes using energy to set up play dough or drawing (somethig that cant get too messy) can then give you a break for a little while. blowing bubbles at the kids from the couch. or my fav jump in the bath with both kids and chill for a bit - it can help get them ready for a sleep too.
Anything to get through. If you have someone who can take them out for a walk/play for an hour or so so you can rest do that. If not, DVDs, a bucket of water on the deck with some paintbrushes, cubbies, and I agree a bath is a great one before nap time. Helps them sleep well and relaxing for everyone. I hope you can find a few things to do that will help. Leave ALL housework etc. do an easy lunch of sandwiches and fruit and lie on the couch for the day. xoxox
If you have noone that can come over and help you, then give them things you know they love to play with, put the tv on and encourage them to watch as much as they will while you nap on the lounge, feed thm food they won't complain about that's easy to make (my kids had fairy bread for lunch and frozen sausage rolls for dinner when I was sick!). Make the day as easy on yourself as you can, don't worry about the mess and mayhem. It will all still be there tomorrow, when you will hopefully feel better. xx
If you have a dining/kitchen table get them to help you make a cubby with a bed inside and get them to bring their face things in so you can all have a snuggle in there. Good luck
What everyone else has said!
I was in the same boat last week, had a huge headache and nobody to mind the kids. I put on a DVD and got out some playdough and rolling pins/cookie cutters to keep DS happy (he doesn't watch TV for very long). Thankfully it worked and I got to rest for a while. Good luck hun.
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Anything to get through. If you have someone who can take them out for a walk/play for an hour or so so you can rest do that. If not, DVDs, a bucket of water on the deck with some paintbrushes, cubbies, and I agree a bath is a great one before nap time. Helps them sleep well and relaxing for everyone. I hope you can find a few things to do that will help. Leave ALL housework etc. do an easy lunch of sandwiches and fruit and lie on the couch for the day. xoxox
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