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As a mom-of-4-illustrator, I kept a daily diary of drawings of these unique and strange quarantine-days. I guess many will recognize scenes from their own life with toddlers and kids... By popular demand, I translated my drawings in English.
It started all in March when our country went to lockdown. I totally freaked out by the thought that schools would be closed for a long time. For 8 weeks, I have 4 toddlers (Bob, Morris, and twins Pepa and Colette) with a full agenda of deadlines as a writer and illustrator of children’s books. But I’m still alive, my hair looks wild, I took some pounds and must admit I had more then a few goods laughs with my bunch.
From day one of this quarantine, I made a daily drawing at the breakfast table. A lot of it really happened (like the FaceTime incident with the teacher!), some of it was just thoughts that crossed my mind. I posted them on my Instagram and got like tons of messages of working moms and dads who recognized themselves in the drawings. So I kept going. I hope you enjoy it too!
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#1
Facetime
Final score:
130points
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#2
Personal Development
Final score:
95points
#3
Look Look Look Look Look, Mommy
Final score:
92points
#4
Mom Mom Mom
Final score:
87points
#7
Gardening
Final score:
74points
Suzette Duby 4 years ago
Oh yes, it gets very hot in the garden so you have to rest your muscles and rehydrate frequently!
#8
Steve
Final score:
72points
#13
Shopping
Final score:
64points
#17
Board Games
Final score:
58points
#18
Hiding
Final score:
55points
Amanda MacDonald 4 years ago
"There's no one named Mom here!" Thats what I say. They never believe me.
#20
Actually, Mom
Final score:
47points
#21
Names
Final score:
46points
Liam Walsh 4 years ago
My mother would merge the names just using the first part until she ended up with the right child. So Anna, Susan, Liam and Eddy (for example) Eddy would be called Ansulieddy. Only Anna benefitted from the exact name experience.
#22
Ambulance
Final score:
44points
#27
Holiday Budget
Final score:
38points
Jaybird3939 4 years ago
Oh, I so get cruising through online "stores" instead of shopping at the Mall!
#28
Houseparty
Final score:
38points
#30
I Want A Cookie
Final score:
35points
#31
Mommy Can't Handle It
Final score:
34points
#32
Cookie
Final score:
33points
#33
Homework
Final score:
28points
#34
Cleaning
Final score:
25points
Ronel du Plessis 4 years ago
In South Africa only essential items like certain toiletries and medical equipment and meds and groceries were allowed to be sold on-line. NO clothes
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Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
Being in lockdown with four small kids underfoot could make anybody a supporter of Planned Parenthood!
Marina Rios 4 years ago
omg so cute! i love the way you draw your hair- it perfectly expresses the mood.
Cori 4 years ago
Yep. I only have 2, but sometimes they feel like 4 (or 10). That being said, my little one played a game last night where he 'ran away' from me and turned around. I said bye bye and waved. He came sprinting back, flung himself at me and gave me the biggest hug. We did this over and over and each hug was just as enthusiastic as the last. I try to remember those hugs when I'm ready to pull my hair out because the house looks like a warzone, the whining has reached epic levels and there's still 3 hours before sweet, blessed bedtime.
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
Being in lockdown with four small kids underfoot could make anybody a supporter of Planned Parenthood!
Marina Rios 4 years ago
omg so cute! i love the way you draw your hair- it perfectly expresses the mood.
Cori 4 years ago
Yep. I only have 2, but sometimes they feel like 4 (or 10). That being said, my little one played a game last night where he 'ran away' from me and turned around. I said bye bye and waved. He came sprinting back, flung himself at me and gave me the biggest hug. We did this over and over and each hug was just as enthusiastic as the last. I try to remember those hugs when I'm ready to pull my hair out because the house looks like a warzone, the whining has reached epic levels and there's still 3 hours before sweet, blessed bedtime.
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