I gave up and went to work today to pick up a monitor and office chair. My laptop is now set up in the basement. I can be on Zoom calls all day and not bother the entire family. I also am using my old WOW mousepad.
Andy’s laptop is now by its lonely self in the dining room. His focus is better when alone. He is not the multi-tasker that I am. Now, he won’t have to listen to me talk to myself. People, the struggle is real. I say some interesting things to myself when responding to work emails and such.
It is a good set-up and maybe it will prevent the multitude of 11-hour days that have been the norm this week. Laptop in basement = Easier to walk away.