I guess I forgot to write last week since not much has changed. The weather has been nice, so the kids have spent lots of time outside and in the sandbox. School is about the same.
Katie asked for a haircut. I've been suggesting one for a few years now, but she always said no. I'm really glad she let me cut it short. She likes to do her own hair, so less of it means less of a mess. Plus, it looks really cute and the bangs will catch up sooner.
We did an FHE outside with a tent that James's grandpa gave us. James pretended to be King Benjamin from the pirate ship while we listened. Maybe one day we'll use it for camping, but not anytime soon.
Vernal hosted a "cruisin' for Covid" thing on Friday where we decorated our car as a tank and "dragged Main" for some good deals on food. We decided on Sonic 1/2 price shakes. It was great until Samantha threw up since she tried to eat the styrofoam cup.
Myles and Skyla got married on Saturday! We participated via Zoom, and it was nice. I do wish we could have been there. The ceremony was short, sweet, and to the point.
I finally started listening to a gardening class on Great Courses. I have a goal to finish it and the photography class by the time the kids get out of school for the summer. I'm not as clueless about gardening as I thought, but I know absolutely nothing about photography. It's been really fun to learn. I've been working on family history while I have the time since I finished up my sewing projects. It sounds like a lot of things going on, but most of these are getting done in 15-30 minute chunks here and there while I'm not helping kids with school or while they're in bed.
We got new gutters yesterday, and James's car is in the shop getting some work done. Next up, the big car. Everything else has to wait until this is over.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The Quarantine, Week 5
We finished up spring break without too many problems. It was pretty nice to finish the fence and celebrate Easter. We did a little egg hunt with candy in the house and dyed eggs while Samantha was asleep. On Easter, we watched The Testaments movie and enjoyed a delicious meal of ham, deviled eggs, and cheesy potatoes.
Monday was our last day of spring break, so I finished a couple of books I'd been reading and worked on some projects. Since I'm out of sewing to do for now, I think I'll work on my family tree, even though the temple isn't open yet.
The weather has been cold and snowy/rainy this week, but we had just enough nice weather to go play tunnel soccer and get ice cream last night. It's crazy to think how long it's been since the kids set foot in a public place. I've only been inside Walmart 1 time in the last 8 weeks, which is totally crazy.
School is officially from home for the rest of the school year, so it doesn't look like things are going to change any time soon. I hope my overall anxiety can calm down a bit, but it seems like every time one thing gets better, somethings else happens that brings it back all over again. I'm still experiencing headaches and stomachaches, but they're not as constant as they were a few weeks ago. It probably helps that I'm able to shop normally through Walmart's Grocery Pickup, and they actually have stuff now. We also got a giant box of toilet paper from a local janitorial store since it's still hard to hunt down.
Though I really want things to go back to normal, I'm still trying to find the good in all of this.
Monday was our last day of spring break, so I finished a couple of books I'd been reading and worked on some projects. Since I'm out of sewing to do for now, I think I'll work on my family tree, even though the temple isn't open yet.
The weather has been cold and snowy/rainy this week, but we had just enough nice weather to go play tunnel soccer and get ice cream last night. It's crazy to think how long it's been since the kids set foot in a public place. I've only been inside Walmart 1 time in the last 8 weeks, which is totally crazy.
School is officially from home for the rest of the school year, so it doesn't look like things are going to change any time soon. I hope my overall anxiety can calm down a bit, but it seems like every time one thing gets better, somethings else happens that brings it back all over again. I'm still experiencing headaches and stomachaches, but they're not as constant as they were a few weeks ago. It probably helps that I'm able to shop normally through Walmart's Grocery Pickup, and they actually have stuff now. We also got a giant box of toilet paper from a local janitorial store since it's still hard to hunt down.
Though I really want things to go back to normal, I'm still trying to find the good in all of this.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
The Quarantine, Week 4
How has it been another week already?
Thankfully, we've got spring break, which is much needed after doing homeschool for 3 weeks. So far, we've had absolutely beautiful weather. We started our weekend by watching General Conference, which was great and very uplifting in this uncertain time. James took the kids for walks during most of the sessions, so I actually got to listen for part of the time.
Kenny turned 8 on Sunday, so we celebrated with a kitty litter cake, which tasted a lot better than it looked. (He insisted!)
Monday, we went on a hike up the canyon near our house. It was great to be outside, and I felt a lot better that day than I had all weekend. (Basically, I've been going back and forth between headaches and stomachaches due to all the stress of the situation. I am managing the best I can. Being outside in the sunshine has really helped.)
Tuesday, we worked in the yard for several hours raking after James aerated it. I'm still a bit sore from it!
Yesterday, I set foot in Walmart for the first time in a month. I wore a mask I made the day before. It wasn't crowded, and I was able to put my anxiety to rest about the shelves being empty. Only the baking aisle is looking bare right now, but I have more than enough for the next month, at least. I also did a pickup order from Lowe's. James spent the afternoon building a target holder and installing a gate. (Hopefully, we finish the fence this week!) I spent some time fertilizing the lawn and cleaning out the shed.
Today, we're doing another little hike, hopefully to find a slot canyon south of town. I'm looking forward to Easter coming up this weekend.
Though lots of things are still cancelled, I'm grateful for all the time I've gotten to spend with my family. I've even had time to read and work on sewing projects this week, too, which has helped my mind stay busy. That, I've found is the key to not feeling quite for anxious.
Thankfully, we've got spring break, which is much needed after doing homeschool for 3 weeks. So far, we've had absolutely beautiful weather. We started our weekend by watching General Conference, which was great and very uplifting in this uncertain time. James took the kids for walks during most of the sessions, so I actually got to listen for part of the time.
Kenny turned 8 on Sunday, so we celebrated with a kitty litter cake, which tasted a lot better than it looked. (He insisted!)
Monday, we went on a hike up the canyon near our house. It was great to be outside, and I felt a lot better that day than I had all weekend. (Basically, I've been going back and forth between headaches and stomachaches due to all the stress of the situation. I am managing the best I can. Being outside in the sunshine has really helped.)
Tuesday, we worked in the yard for several hours raking after James aerated it. I'm still a bit sore from it!
Yesterday, I set foot in Walmart for the first time in a month. I wore a mask I made the day before. It wasn't crowded, and I was able to put my anxiety to rest about the shelves being empty. Only the baking aisle is looking bare right now, but I have more than enough for the next month, at least. I also did a pickup order from Lowe's. James spent the afternoon building a target holder and installing a gate. (Hopefully, we finish the fence this week!) I spent some time fertilizing the lawn and cleaning out the shed.
Today, we're doing another little hike, hopefully to find a slot canyon south of town. I'm looking forward to Easter coming up this weekend.
Though lots of things are still cancelled, I'm grateful for all the time I've gotten to spend with my family. I've even had time to read and work on sewing projects this week, too, which has helped my mind stay busy. That, I've found is the key to not feeling quite for anxious.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The Quarantine, Week 3
Things are decently good around here. We've had a few days of good weather, which was great, but today it's snowing and really cold.
We're still doing pretty well with our schedule and routines. Things have actually been going pretty smoothly. I still get pretty stressed out when I have time to think about what's going on in the world, but I usually calm down again after taking a few deep breaths.
Grocery shopping was even better this time. I got almost everything this time and didn't have as many substitutions. I don't remember the last time I went inside of any public place.
I miss being around people outside of my family. I hope this thing peaks when they say it will so we can get to back to "normal" life.
We're still doing pretty well with our schedule and routines. Things have actually been going pretty smoothly. I still get pretty stressed out when I have time to think about what's going on in the world, but I usually calm down again after taking a few deep breaths.
Grocery shopping was even better this time. I got almost everything this time and didn't have as many substitutions. I don't remember the last time I went inside of any public place.
I miss being around people outside of my family. I hope this thing peaks when they say it will so we can get to back to "normal" life.
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