We've left March and entered April under a stay-at-home order. The new normal is hard, and while some things are getting easier as we get used to them, it's difficult knowing that - at the moment - there isn't light at the end of the tunnel. Trying to enjoy the good and walk away from my work once in a while...
Last week we were blessed with a couple of beautiful days, so we heated up the pool and the girls had the best time getting out and active!
Sara has been participating in cheer challenges and workouts.
(I really should be doing these workouts with her.)
I miss my school community so much. I have been at school on and off, mostly for continued device delivery for students (which is being considered essential). The teachers are so stressed, and I don't have the tools to help them in the way I'd like to - it's just a time we all have to figure out and get through. I've heard from a number of parents who are unhappy, frustrated, and not handling this well - I get it, I'm working from home and schooling my kids, too. It's A LOT. I've also been the recipient of some very kind and understanding parents. The FB post made me smile and nearly cry. Little gestures...
Our big news - big distraction - big mood booster ... has been our new pup! Steve and I had been researching (finally, after months (years?) of begging from the girls). Steve found Jim, born on January 8th and named after Jim from "The Office", through a rescue about 45 minutes away. He's a beagle/dachshund mix. Last Saturday, Steve went to get him. I had the girls convinced that he was bringing home mulch and yard work materials, so they were shocked when he came through the door with a pup! In my excitement, I totally screwed up the videoing of the reveal ... ugh. But I had the girls in the living room and Steve came in through the garage. He announced that he had brought a friend to help with yard work ... and then walked around the corner with Jim. Sara jumped and screamed. Emma was paralyzed with shock. Everyone as instantly in love!
Jim loves being outside. You can barely see him in this pic, but on a warm day this week, he just sat outside and watched the girls. He's a good dog ... we're just working on what not to chew and where not to potty. We have lots of time to train him, though, since we're out of school through May 1st (and possibly longer). I'm so glad we finally made the decision to get a dog for the girls. They'll always remember their childhood pup!
Both girls enjoyed showing him to their friends and teachers when they had virtual meetings today. Sara is totally self-sufficient with her learning, and I need to give Emma a little more help. But she LOVES when a video of her teacher pops up!
Last night was a district awards ceremony for an art contest the girls entered at their school. Sara's project went to the district level and was awarded last night. We tuned in on FB live!
We're missing our normal, but doing well. I keep wondering what life will be like when this is all over - will we rush back to our usual crazy routine? Steve thinks we probably will. I guess I agree, but it's hard to know. We'll see what organizations (cheer, soccer, etc.) recover from this, and whether Steve and I are still both employed remains to be seen as well. We've canceled our summer Estes Park trip, which I'm so sad about. We were so looking forward to taking the girls to see the mountains. It'll have to happen another time. I'd also signed them up for overnight camp, which they were super excited about - that hasn't been canceled yet, and I'm so hopeful it won't be. I guess in the end, though, we just need to focus on being thankful for the time together (even when it's waaay too much) and our health. What a crazy time. I still can't wrap my head around it all.
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