This late night post is for the Mama who is still up because her kids are sick and she is exhausted. These viruses are hitting our babies hard and we are here to pick up the pieces. The stats show 3 out of 4 of you reading this have or have had a sick kid at home over the last month. Because if this you are probably juggling medication, temperature readings, nose Fridas (IYKYK), calls to your docs. This week was challenging to say the least but I want to share some tips that helped my husband and I out. 🤝🏾 Lean on community: ObieQ missed school but is fully caught up with work because I partnered with his teacher and classmates parents to have work sent home. I also had groceries dropped off for us from a fellow Mama. Your community is ready to help. Just let them know what you need. 💻 Being transparent with work. My husband and I both took days off this week and were vocal about why. Attach the latest articles in Wash Post & other publications in case your boss doesn’t get the severity of this. 😴 Sleep when you can. Guilt free. Naps. Early bedtime. All of it! I did not do this and was tagged by day 3. During the day I was taking care of kids and at night working to make up time. My body finally said enough. Don’t be like me 🤦🏾‍♀️. Let’s keep this list going. What has been keeping you sane over these last couple 🤧 months. Share all your tips. I am taking notes.