So our first week and a half at home began with me freaking out about everything, but once I was able to convince myself I was just on spring break, everything was fine. As a family, we aren't the most social people in the world so staying home and doing our own thing is not out of the ordinary for us. Being the shopper in the family, I was the one to see the empty shelves and worry about whether I'd be able to get everything we need. Good news is I was able to get everything we need every time I've gone shopping. And today, with the exception of the toilet paper aisle and the very low numbers of people present, shopping was pretty normal.
Right now my silver lining is my kids. My son, who can still hop on his video games and spend time with friends just like he would every day after school, is doing fine and even taking breaks to play with his little sister. My daughter, who is one of the most loving people I've ever known, misses her friends, but showers me with hugs every day. I haven't laughed so much with them since last summer (since the school year is always so busy).
Spring break is over now and we start learning at home (I can't really bring myself to call it homeschooling because I'm not being my kids' teachers) on Monday. I'm a teacher, so I also start teaching from home - that's going to be fun. I'm actually looking forward to it. I realize some of my students aren't going to do anything, some will get stuck and not ask for help, some will be fine. But I will hold "office hours" where I broadcast live on YouTube and answer questions. I'm planning on doing interesting things (like practice the piano or play with my baby chicks) while I wait for questions, and hope to connect with my students on a new level.
Plus we made brownies and tomorrow we make cookies
