Social Distancing, Extreme Family Time, and Final Moments of Freedom | Internet Mom Friends Sonni Abatta and Ellie Knaus
#250 • Who else needs a girlfriend call right about now? It's Day #6 of our Sztykiel family quarantine. It’s just been me, my handsome, funny immunocompromised husband Adam, and our preschooler and kindergartner at home. Am I losing it? A little. Is my germophobia through the roof? Absolutely. But hey! Reporter turned social media rockstar, blogger, and mother of 3 Sonni Abatta asked me to share some calmness and positivity on her podcast 30 Something with Sonni Abatta. Did I do that? Not really. BUT we did have a great time commiserating over the insanity that has wreaked havoc on our family life.
While I try to find the humor in this episode, I am keenly aware that it's a privilege to be able to spend this time together. And my heart goes out to everyone suffering during this difficult and unprecedented moment in history. This podcast was completed one hour before California Gov. Newsom issued a statewide “Stay at Home” order.
Stay safe. Stay well. Social distance!
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xx Ellie Knaus
Special thanks to our sound engineer Owen O’Neill, production assistant Olivia Hastie, and Jeremy Turner for our original theme composition.
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Crib Notes (AKA Episode Research)
In case you need some retail therapy and a FaceTime pick me up (kidding), I recently picked up these Glossier products (pre-isolation, of course) thanks to suggestions by our production assistant Olivia Hastie, and I’ve been loving them: this cream blush, this glow-y oil/serum hybrid, this lightweight concealer, and their bestselling brow gel
What Parents Need to Know About Coronavirus - The New York Times (Updated Info as of March 19th)
The Actor Behind “Olaf,” Josh Gad, Reads Bedtime Stories To Your Kids During the Isolation - Inside the Magic
Daily LUNCH DOODLES with Children’s Artist Mo Willems - The Kennedy Center
Ellie’s ‘Home With Kids?’ Pinterest Board - Atomic Moms Pinterest
About Our Guest: Sonni Abatta
Sonni Abatta is a mom of three, wife, former TV news anchor who realized you can’t have it all, all at once (buzzkill), who is now blogging and podcasting. You can find Sonni’s blog and her podcast “30 SOMETHING PODCAST” on her website, sonniabatta.com
Atomic Moms Podcast Pairing:
10 Minute Meditation for Moms | Jennifer Waldburger
#172 • A 10 minute recharging meditation for all of us moms, and especially new mamas. As Jennifer Waldburger explains, "Your baby needs a mom who takes good enough care of herself to be able to meet her needs with loving present attunement and attentiveness. In this meditation, I'll help you get in touch with how you're feeling right now. The more you are aware of how you yourself feel, the more easily you'll be able to read and attend to your baby's needs."
xx Ellie Knaus