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Wednesday, April 1 The past few days have been much more difficult than usual. As the kids wrapped up spring break and did their best to start online learning this week, the realization has set in that this is our new reality for the foreseeable future. We know school will not resume in April, and…
Tuesday, March 31 Today was the first time I made a trip to Costco since we began social distancing 18 days ago. Back on Day One, I wrote about my husband’s experience waiting in long lines and the rush to grab paper towels. I wasn’t sure what to expect now that people aren’t as frantic…
Monday, March 30 For the past few days, it has felt like we could see dark storm clouds moving toward us from a distance. And finally, they are here. Drops of rain are starting to fall around us as we hear about people we know who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. A pastor…
Sunday, March 29 President Trump announced today that he is recommending an extension of the coronavirus shutdown until April 30. I think Cooper expresses what we all are feeling at the moment: *** Read my past posts: Life is canceled: Day Zero What does this mean for us?: Day One Sunday morning painting party:…
Saturday, March 28 I’ve always been the opposite of a germaphobe. I’ve always encouraged my kids to get dirty. We don’t buy antibacterial soap. I don’t take my kids to the doctor unless they are extremely ill. I avoid taking antibiotics or letting my family take them unless it’s a last resort. With a family…
Friday, March 27 On Day 14 of social distancing, I wrote a silly poem and took a photo of chocolate chip cookies. What day is it? What time is it? What month is it? What hour? We’ve been at home for two weeks now we’re losing our brain power. Sneezing, coughing a high fever are…
I am creating an online journal during the Coronavirus social distancing so I can look back and remember how my thoughts and actions might change during this time. This is Day 13. Thursday, March 26 Life has changed dramatically in the past 13 days. Many of us are now working from home. Our children and…
I am creating an online journal during the Coronavirus social distancing so I can look back and remember how my thoughts and actions might change during this time. This is Day 12. Wednesday, March 25 When people ask me how our family is handling social distancing, I have responded that it’s gotten easier because the…
I am creating an online journal during the Coronavirus social distancing so I can look back and remember how my thoughts and actions might change during this time. This is Day 11. Tuesday, March 24 On Day 11 of our social isolation, we got to experience a moment of pure joy, love, community and excitement….
I am creating an online journal during the Coronavirus social distancing so I can look back and remember how my thoughts and actions might change during this time. This is Day 10. Monday, March 23 Today was the first day of spring break, and we woke up to a blanket of soft white snow covering…
