The Necessary Alone Time

I need space to decompress at the end of the day.

Photo by Logan Nolin on Unsplash

My days are very regimented. I prefer it that way — it controls the chaos of a house with two adults that work from home and three young children. My kids know when to do homework, when to start and stop screen time, and what day of the week is designated for a fierce Mario Kart battle, parents included (affectionately referred to as…