Family Isolation Plan- As easy as Pi?
I wasn't planning on revisiting this blog again until this summer. But, the universe had other plans and our family has come together for the next few weeks as we practice (not perfect) the art of social isolation. Hello COVID-19.
I had hoped with spring break on the horizon, we would have the week off and concerns would diminish and school could resume. School administrators in their understood wisdom decided that 3 weeks of being at home was the better course.
So, in our journey through the summer of our lives, I give you the hopefully brief pitstop in the town of COVID-19.
Yesterday was Friday the 13th. And it was not a good day. Multiple emails heralding a domino effect of one institution after another closing. Options reducing with each email, quick decisions had to be made. Clients wondering if I could join them when their time came to go to the hospital. Add to this a last minute scramble for school forms to turn in and gathering documents for our mortgage refinance, I was not calm. Stressed and panicking, yes.
Groceries
Fortunately we had already planned a two week grocery list in preparation of spring break. I ended up at Aldi within the hour of the school announcing their closings. Lines weren't initially bad. I tried to be mindful of limiting what was purchased so others would have a chance.
Entertainment
I picked up the kids from school and headed to the library. Reading goals and RC points don't care about COVID-19. School projects will still be due, even with less class time. WE WILL NOT GET BEHIND! Been down that road before, don't want to do it again. Plus, with over 20 books and videos, the kids have no reason to be bored. If they say as much, my house will be the cleanest one on the block.
Yesterday was too beautiful of an evening to keep the kids inside. We pulled out the bikes and went to the playground. The kids slept great.
Normalcy
Today being Saturday, we stuck to our routine of chores for the day. Kids earned their money and instead of going to the store to spend it, we introduced them to Target.com. Luke was sad he couldn't find anything for $2, but he may earn enough by the end of this experience to find his perfect purchase.
Time at home also allows for decluttering. The medicine cabinets were the first stop, but won't be the last. I wonder if Goodwill will be overrun with donations at the end of this.
Pi Day
I usually make a Pie on Pi day. This year I just didn't have it in me. Instead we talked about Pi in relation to the pancakes we had for dinner. At least we tried until Luke knocked over his drink, Daniel started talking about Minecraft, and .... well you get the picture.
Creating a Record
We have never gone through a Pandemic before. Unfortunately it will likely not be the last one as we move towards a more global society. I want to document these days for future reference and also a testament of what we did together as a family.
Feel free to share your experiences also.
I had hoped with spring break on the horizon, we would have the week off and concerns would diminish and school could resume. School administrators in their understood wisdom decided that 3 weeks of being at home was the better course.
So, in our journey through the summer of our lives, I give you the hopefully brief pitstop in the town of COVID-19.
Yesterday was Friday the 13th. And it was not a good day. Multiple emails heralding a domino effect of one institution after another closing. Options reducing with each email, quick decisions had to be made. Clients wondering if I could join them when their time came to go to the hospital. Add to this a last minute scramble for school forms to turn in and gathering documents for our mortgage refinance, I was not calm. Stressed and panicking, yes.
Groceries
Fortunately we had already planned a two week grocery list in preparation of spring break. I ended up at Aldi within the hour of the school announcing their closings. Lines weren't initially bad. I tried to be mindful of limiting what was purchased so others would have a chance.
Entertainment
I picked up the kids from school and headed to the library. Reading goals and RC points don't care about COVID-19. School projects will still be due, even with less class time. WE WILL NOT GET BEHIND! Been down that road before, don't want to do it again. Plus, with over 20 books and videos, the kids have no reason to be bored. If they say as much, my house will be the cleanest one on the block.
Yesterday was too beautiful of an evening to keep the kids inside. We pulled out the bikes and went to the playground. The kids slept great.
Normalcy
Today being Saturday, we stuck to our routine of chores for the day. Kids earned their money and instead of going to the store to spend it, we introduced them to Target.com. Luke was sad he couldn't find anything for $2, but he may earn enough by the end of this experience to find his perfect purchase.
Time at home also allows for decluttering. The medicine cabinets were the first stop, but won't be the last. I wonder if Goodwill will be overrun with donations at the end of this.
Pi Day
I usually make a Pie on Pi day. This year I just didn't have it in me. Instead we talked about Pi in relation to the pancakes we had for dinner. At least we tried until Luke knocked over his drink, Daniel started talking about Minecraft, and .... well you get the picture.
Creating a Record
We have never gone through a Pandemic before. Unfortunately it will likely not be the last one as we move towards a more global society. I want to document these days for future reference and also a testament of what we did together as a family.
Feel free to share your experiences also.
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