It was a long week, but at least we also have a long weekend

This week has been something.  We had a classroom hit with a respiratory virus, and out of 20 people exposed, 17 showed some kind of symptoms.  This particular virus tends to hit adults harder than kids, and all three teachers were really sick.  Tuesday turned into a bit of a triage day as we sent six students home during the day, and we ended up having to close the classroom for both Wednesday and Thursday.  Because of the numbers, we contacted the county, and with an official "outbreak" we have to take rather severe mitigation measures throughout the school.  It was a bit exhausting.  Between the illnesses and the weather, I kind of feel like we have really hit the ground running in 2025.

Andrew is working at basketball this evening, so I'm enjoying the quiet and coziness in what seems to be the only room that is actually picked up in the house.  Our family room is a very small room, but both Andrew and I agree it is our favorite room in our house.  Everything about our house is small, and we are okay with that.  I had to work at our church Monday evening, and then I had church meetings Tuesday and Wednesday evening.  Tomorrow, I am meeting my mother and sister at my Grandmother's assisted living to finally celebrate Grandma's birthday, and Sunday I am the speaker at church for our Stewardship campaign.  I am so grateful that we get an extra day off on Monday.  I'm also very grateful that I really like my job!