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Get into the Groove

Same Old

Well, we certainly have fallen into a groove. M & L were really good today, watching their three “classes” on CILC and then playing LEGOs. They made so many creations. Played more chess, watched more Pokémon, are too many snacks, and balked at going outside. Did their mandatory 30 minutes post lunch quiet/reading time. We have been watching movies at night, but I’m trying to break the habit. Boys wanted to go to the Purple Park (Lino Park), but I’m hesitant to go with all those germs. Monopoly instead. 

The problem is, we are in a rut funk groove. We are stuck only playing with each other, calling grandparents and cousins, trying to get outside. While most of today was great, L threw some chess pieces, so M threw one at L’s face. Neither wanted to change out of PJs. We eat the same things for lunch. We need something to change things up. But preferably one that doesn’t take Mommy and Daddy away from work for too long and doesn’t need a ton of supervision. When us Gen Xers we’re home, we were out exploring the neighborhood until dark, running around with friends playing Kick the Can or Ding Dong Ditch. We weren’t stuck staying six feet from everyone. 

We got a call today that school moved up the e-Learning pickup to Wed/Thurs to give parents time to plan for how they will implement at home. While it hasn’t been officially delayed further, it’s anticipated and we are just waiting for the announcement. I saw a post on the length of learning time needed by grade, and 1st grade was just an hour. I’m not sure the source, but I think that we will be able to manage a couple hours a day, as long as we don’t have to be hands on completely. I have been working 50-60 hours per week. How do we do it all? I’m so thankful for a flexible manager and company, but it is still not easy. We shall see what is sent home on Thursday. 

Spirit Week

Side note, it was Crazy Sock Day and L decided that meant wearing a sock on one foot. M decided it meant wearing one long pair with a short pair on top. 

Tomorrow is Christmas in March. But it’s it’s also Annunciation, so I want to wear blue. Decisions. 


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