I'm usually gone for about an hour and a half.. on a coffee break, 6min walk away. It's not unusual because dad has been available. Covid19 made him available. It's not that I'm unemployed or a stay-at-home mom. We just opted I take the extended leave. I've been with the same company for almost 18 years snd will have to return full time, eventually.

I've just recently started taking these breaks, after covid19 and after the "confessions". Remember, I've been suffering from breathing difficulties and chest pains? We found opportunities for me to take these breaks in the early afternoon, once dad became available.

Covid19 has changed many people's schedules, so as much as it may be "unusual", it's not wrong or selfish.. despite the ages of my girls. I probably wouldn't be doing this had my baby be in infant stages, but she's 17mo now. She's ok with me leaving for that length of time.

I also think it's healthy for my girls to know I'm more than a "mom and wife".. and that I, too, need these breaks. We all take them at varying degrees.

I think I've missed a few post replies.