We’re at week one million of staying in, and this past week was my first week not working. Is it terrible that this has been the best week so far? I love my job and hope I’m able to go back to it soon, but I didn’t realize how stressful working during this pandemic has been. This break has been amazing for my mental health, if not my bank account.
Here are a few highlights from this past week, as well as a few things we’re currently up to. For the first time in a long time, I’m going to join Anne’s monthly linkup to share.
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| Sidewalk chalk! |
{making}
- crafts with the kids – I am living my best crafting life right now. We made butterflies out of coffee filters, painted flowers for a little construction paper collage, did a tissue paper “water color” activity, and did lots of coloring and sticker pages.
{missing}
- in-person conversations with friends and family – I miss sitting in Abby’s backyard having a glass of wine while our kids jump on their trampoline. I miss eating dinner at my dad and Gail’s. I miss meeting my friend Becky to discuss the latest book we read. Social distancing has made this introvert miss socializing.
{learning}
- new at-home workouts – I am still committed to my daily Yoga with Adriene, but I’ve tried out a few other workouts as well. A barre class kicked my butt (and thighs, whew!) and a hip hop class made me glad I was in the privacy of my own home–I’m sure I looked ridiculous.
{loving}
- sticker books and hidden pictures – These are Violet’s JAM right now, and I love them because they keep her occupied for longer than a few minutes.
{reading}
- The Prince of Tides – I finally finished this looong book last week and I still haven’t decided how I feel about it. It definitely checks my “dysfunctional family story” box, but the narrator of the story really irritated me in ways I couldn’t get over.
- Shark Lady – I found this nonfiction picture book to read to the kids on the Kindle and they’ve really loved it.
{eating}
- Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies – These were different than my usual cookie go-to, and also my first experience with slice-and-bake style icebox cookies. I loved the subtle spice, and surprisingly so did Jona and Violet.
What have been some of your highlights lately?
