I thought we finally had things figured out as last week got off to a great start. And then Thursday and Friday happened. Ha. One child gave the cat a hair cut and the other threw a broom at me. They both trashed their rooms and broke a curtain rod. I won't tell you who did what, but I lost it. And then I started thinking about how I knew I'd be a terrible stay at home mom and moments like these only prove it. I miss going to work, I miss routine, I miss leaving the house! I was feeling pretty low. Except this current situation is not even close to what being a stay at home mom would look like and everyone is struggling in some way... So I know I need to cut myself some slack.
Thankfully, the weekend came and we decorated cookies, played games, took walks, and ordered lunch. The baker who makes the boys' birthday cakes offers contactless delivery of baked goodies. So far I've ordered cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and a cookie decorating kit. Obviously the quarantine diet is going really well. But I've also realized we need little things to look forward to and I love treats.
I just completed my graduate class. I submitted my two final assignments early for feedback from my professor. I was really nervous and asked both A and a colleague to review my work before I submitted. Then I changed my mind and decided they already had enough work to do so I needed to suck it up and accept whatever feedback came my way. Well, my professor told me I nailed it. I'm proud of myself and I'm halfway through the program! One less thing to worry about! Woohoo!
I started reading Harry Potter with the boys last night. I've never read the series and after W was born, I knew I wanted to read it with him some day. These aren't the types of books the boys would typically choose and S is definitely young for it, but we're going to give it a try anyway. We've been reading a ton since the stay at home order and I love it!
Oh! I gave the boys haircuts. I watched one whole YouTube video and decided I could do it. And guess what! They turned out really well!
I think that sums up life lately. Really, we just take each day as it comes and hope for the best. :)
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