scrapbookbuzz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Does anyone else find their days are stuck on "interrupt"? If I try to do my own homework at home, I get interrupted. If I try to help one child with their schoolwork, the other interrupts because they don't understand their schoolwork. Or the dog needs to go out. Or my husband calls asking me to look something up for him. Or. Or. Or. We're already slightly behind in math and language arts for both, and have no true science to speak of for the youngest. I would just like to not feel constantly interrupted or constantly overwhelmed. mostly venting here. Thanks for letting me. But if you have kind suggestions, I'll gladly consider them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Does no one else feel constantly interrupted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What? I was doing something and you interrupted. Yes, it is the story of my life. I've taken to holding my hand up like a traffic cop at times and they go away until I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You are not alone. Check out this thread: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/494023-help-me-with-my-two-biggest-obstacles-in-my-homeschool-right-now/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks, Kuovonne. Sheesh, Jean, don't get testy. B) Today was interrupted, too, but today I decided not to worry about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks, Kuovonne. Sheesh, Jean, don't get testy. B) Today was interrupted, too, but today I decided not to worry about it. :) Testy is my middle name. Oh wait. . . Jean is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Oh my word. That is my life. I've actually got used to it now! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm pretty sure I am incapable of forming a complete thought anymore. Parental onset ADD, maybe? Not to minimize true ADD suffering, but I used to be able to start and complete a task in one go - now, it takes me a couple hours to even clean the kitchen because even if I'm not being interrupted by children, pets, or husband, I think of something that I "needed" to do and *I* interrupt myself!! It's quite annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I just want to be able to finish a sentence without being interrupted. I feel like I'm brain dead for not ever being able to complete a thought. And I constantly forget what I was doing. Apparently I've started holding up my hand and saying "pause" when my kids walk up to me. (Must be habit from violin teacher and violin practice time). This week my 2 year old walked up to me while I was talking, tapped me on the arm, and shouted "pause" in my face. Sigh...I'm losing my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I've finally stopped answering my phone - unless it is my DH or my other DS. If I answer the phone the day never seems to work out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Diarrhea is the answer. My 4-year old has a wicked case of it this week. It has been the perfect interruption to our regularly-scheduled programming. My husband has taken over most other duties, and I've just cocooned in my bed with her. Since she has, blessedly, reached the critical age/stage of knowing when it's coming and is capable of getting to the toilet on her own, my main job is to keep her supplied with fluids and Miquon and Explode the Code. All she wants to do is "play school" and card games (which, sneakily, involve lots if learning). No interruptions for us this week - just fun & games and TLC. Dishes aren't done, beds aren't made, and laundry is piling up, but cuddling with my little one has been just the interruption I needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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