Two weeks ago was our last day of in-person school. Our state was allowing the next day and the following Monday, but our health department ordered us closed immediately. For many of us (adults and students) the lack of any in-person closure or farewell has been emotionally challenging. Not the end of the world, but we are fortunate enough that we are in a building where everyone truly cares about each other. FYI, in spite of what state legislatures and others try to say, I FIRMLY believe this is true in nearly every school building. That's not this post though.
Overall, our family has done really well. Honestly, we've had a lot of fun together. We've had board games and card games, movies and TV shows, family dinners, family walks...lots of togetherness time. Generally speaking, we are enjoying it. Have there been some shouts and tears? Yes. Is that to be expected? Of course! Overall though, we are getting along. I am enjoying the "no school" this week, but it's also not a bad things when the kids have a few things to do.
We've changed our perspective on many things. Our hearts hurt that we can't visit others, especially my mom, my grandmother, and my in-laws. We email and chat as much as we can though. We are using rags that can be washed rather than using paper towels. Our lunches are much more concentrated on using leftovers rather than opening new food. I am making sure to wash towels nearly every day, but I am also more aware of how much electricity I am using. These aren't bad things.
Overall, it will all be okay. I am so grateful for our little family, and I am grateful for technology that keeps us from being completely cut off from the rest of our family. We will get through this!
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