Alison Curtis: Enjoying a quiet Modern Family at home as schools reopen their doors

"I only took breaks for essential snacking. It was utterly glorious and guilt-free and exactly what I needed."

Alison Curtis. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan

On Monday of this week, I had the first four hours consecutively to myself since December. Like thousands of parents of children 3rd class and above we enthusiastically waved them off with extended smiles as they walked into the school gates and out of our lives for a few glorious hours!

Many rushed and jumped back into their cars and sped off to their favourite cafe for the first uninterrupted coffee in months. Or headed for their favourite walk that they knew would be completely question-free. Many picked up a book or binge-watched their favourite show for the morning but most parents enjoyed the proper time to actually get their own work done without having to be a teacher, doctor, taxi driver and parent as well.