When the COVID-19 crisis started, and schools were initially canceled, I received a lot of homeschooling information from really thoughtful friends and acquaintances. The truth is, I looked at the sheets they provided, instantly felt overwhelmed, and I haven't looked at them since. Some people love having many options and exploring everything. Me, I like a few that I can work with and evaluate as … [Read more...] about Day 13 – Resources for Stay at Home Activities
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Stay at Home Journal Day 12
A smaller world... As we were snuggled in her bed, my daughter said to me, "Mom, I feel like my world has become really small. We used to be able to go to the hiking trail, but now, we can't even go there. My world is my house, my neighborhood, and my family. That's it. It is weird. I wish we can go to Yosemite." This week, we were looking forward to rock climbing in Yosemite for … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Journal Day 12
Stay at Home Journal Day 6
No illusions I started writing this post last night and then a little this afternoon, and now...and I must have written 3 different posts... I am a little at a loss for words. While life as we know it has slowed down, this virus is moving, and moving fast. To be honest it is hard to process it all. While outside there is this surge of infections, I am trying to create a sense of normalcy … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Journal Day 6
COVID-19 Stay at Home Journal
Day 3 and Day 4 Monday, March 23, 2020 The kids are outside jumping on the trampoline, screaming and laughing. I pause just to soak it in. Life has changed so much for so many people. The underlying stress is pervasive, so hearing their sheer, unfiltered laughter made me stop writing and just listen. Our neighborhood has been quiet. For the most part, people are staying inside. This … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Stay at Home Journal
COVID-19 Stay at Home Journal
Day 2 Saturday, March 21, 2020 "Mom, what do you want for a gift?" "A good night's sleep." I woke up this morning, thinking about my mom's wish I often heard as a child. With four kids, uninterrupted sleep was something she didn't get much. Last night (Friday), I told my husband that I think one of our elementary-aged kids needs extra snuggles and that I'd like to have her sleep in … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Stay at Home Journal
COVID-19 “Stay at Home” Journal
March 21, 2020 I haven't written here for a very long time. There are various reasons...I have been busy going to graduate school and experiencing big transitions in life. I also felt like I was in a season where practicing silence, especially when I had a lot to process internally was better for my soul than to do it online. I've written a lot with pen and paper for a season, and I'm glad that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 “Stay at Home” Journal