Social distancing ... day 77

Saturday 

It’s been a little rough around here. This blog was intended to be all about how we are faring during the pandemic. But now the country is on fire and there are protests everywhere. I really can’t put it all into words. It seems to be white people inciting violence. I’m not sure how  this all ends. It’s scary and it makes me so sad and upset. 

On my end I have a 12 year old who really doesn’t understand it yet. She spent the morning engaged in art projects. 

She also created a house for the cats. Complete with window. 

We had a zoom Girl Scout meeting. 

We ate dinner on the deck again and the dogs are getting more comfortable with their bed. 

I had a friend make me a mask with a clear front so i can talk to my student who is hearing impaired. The mask isn’t perfect but she did it in one day! We need more of that in the world. 

I’m felling restless and unsettled with the news of rioting. But I don’t really know what to say about it. I’m in a bubble here. But will do my best to do better and seek solutions. Black lives matter. 

Social distancing... day 76

Friday

Today was a pretty busy day. Sam was excited to bring his hedgehog to yoga. 

There were some shenanigans at breakfast today too. 

It was a fairly busy day at work today. But I did get a few things accomplished.  

The dogs also got a new bed today for outside. 

We needed to put it together and it inexplicably came with white gloves. 

Siobhan also decided to make some Oobleck today. 

She had fun trying various experiments. She threw it, and she sent it down the slide. She was entertained for a while which was great. 

While she did that I hung out in the hammock. 

Aisling and Siobhan also decorated and put together a bird house today. It was cute to see them so engaged. 

Rioting still continues in Minneapolis. 

It’s a scary scary situation and it’s dividing our country. 

The town beaches also closed today. That too divided our town. Lots of people online claiming that this isn’t real and that there’s no need to close the beaches. Really unfortunate behavior by people. 

That’s just one example of the entire vile comments. 

We were expecting to hear from temple tonight about the fall but they put this out. 

I’m honestly a little relieved. I was worried they would be deciding too early. 

Crazy times here. Hoping we start to see some peace 

Social distancing .... day 75

Thursday 

San helped with yoga again this morning. 

I also spent a little time outside. Here’s the fairy garden by our fountain. 

Temple university also posted its banner of students for this year. So exciting! 

We ate dinner in the deck and tried a new drink. 

It was a pretty decent day again today. Lots of news about riot in Minneapolis due to the murder of George Floyd. I am waiting for our country to figure this out. It’s so sad. 

Social distancing... day 74

Wednesday. 

Did the usual yoga today. Sam was Interested again. 

As soon as he heard the camera he popped his head up. 

Sammy was also helpful with siobhans class work today 

Aisling and I took a walk after dinner, where we spotted the local beaver up close and personal! So cool to see him working to close. 

We ate dinner on the deck tonight. It was so nice out 

All in all it was a good day. 

Social distancing.... day 73

Tuesday 

Today I ended up needing to go into the office for a few hours to meet with a parent. It was an unusual experience.  

We decided to host a backyard prom for Connor. He asked abby to join him. Clearly she said yes. We will do the prom on Sunday! 

We also got another new game tonight. All in all

A pretty basic day. 

Social distancing ... day 72

Monday. Memorial Day 

Today was a nice day. I was able to treat the kids this morning to a nice treat. French toast rolls with chocolate and strawberries. 

Al and I did a few errands today. We went to the grocery store and then to Lowe’s. I haven’t been to the grocery store in quiet a while. It was an adventure. It was actually pretty overstimulating. There were arrows on the floors telling you where you could walk and stand. The aisles seemed larger and clearer. There were not a lot of people out. Everyone had their masks on. 

It was good to see everyone adhering to the rules. It was tiring paying attention to it all. 

We did pass a testing site as well. 

Wyatt was tested; just as a precaution. He is negative. 

Today was also Memorial Day. We saw this parking spot at Lowe’s. 

We went to my dads house for dinner. Lovely to see him as usual. He was in a great mood. It was a nice visit. 

I really wanted to give him a hug for Memorial Day but that will need to wait