a full week in

Here we are again. A full week, and a day, into being home. My kids have been nowhere except home with me and their Dad's house. I have been to the story twice maybe. I feel pretty comfortable with my pantry and fridge supply. Numbers of positive cases are rising astronomically. To be expected considering the number of tests being completed. Our immediate area is increasing, though at a slower rate than I anticipated, but I also think as a tri-county region, we are testing far fewer.

In other news - we're getting lots of cousin-time! My two nephews get to hangout here during the day; both parents work in the health field and are deemed essential. I understand the ramifications of introducing new people into our "safe space", but parents need to work and kids need supervision; and I know that someone would do it for us if needed. I'm very grateful to have my job and the promise of a full paycheck through this new and challenging time. Not everyone is as lucky. So I do what I can to help. I'm not going to sew masks, but I'll watch these boys.

I am making progress with my technical skills and getting work for my students online. And I am pleased to say that I have had 50% of my kids engage at least once in the past week!!!! 
Little victories.

That's all for now - stay home and stay healthy!
xoxoxo