I have gone back to work after taking a year off to look after the daughter (who has just turned one). I've also (perhaps rashly) agreed to double my old hours. I still work part time but am closer to full time hours, at least till the end of July. When I pick up the daughter from childcare she needs a nap immediately--I can do a little bit of gardening out back during this time, but must constantly check inside in case she wakes up (she sleeps on a bed and I don't need her waking up and roaming around!).
I have other household chores to do during naptime too, which are much easier/safer when she is not around, like cooking and some cleaning. And I also really need time to just sit down and catch my breath--I'm on my feet constantly at work, and it's tiring! So gardening has not been a top priority.
And I find myself in a strange position where I cannot visit the allotment during the week. I have been doing the weekend only; the son and I went for an hour on Sunday for digging weeds and planting caulflowers. That will be it until next weekend.
It's the busiest--and most critical--part of the whole year, and I don't have enough time! Last year I had a tiny baby as my excuse; I was hoping for better this spring.
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