Tlreute

I hear you and it gets better. If you have a partner, we’d break the days up into primary parent time meaning one of us would be “on” for one of two four-ish hour periods and then there would be some family time. I’m not the best at playing, so I often cooked or baked during my time and would have son “help” (eg scoop flour, dump it in the mixing bowl). Second, some fresh air time is key (having lived in Germany for a year I learned there is only bad clothing, not bad weather). Third, I’d call in backup even if I had nothing really planned and would schedule a babysitter for at least one half day. It helped me have some guaranteed time to focus on work or to just have time to myself. It’s an expense, but I really view it as an investment in everyone’s well being.