On March 15 we were alerted by our school district that we would be shut down until further notice due to the COVID-10 "Coronavirus" epidemic spreading. We had just spent a weekend with family up in Minneapolis and this wasn't a complete surprise as we had been receiving updates concerning the virus spreading and precautions cities were taking through the news all weekend long.
That evening, our thoughts were running a mile a minute...how would we tell the kids, how would they react, what would happen with our work, how would we continue to teach them at home?
Along with schools, my pediatric speech clinic would also be suspended until further notice. I notified my patients, completed some paperwork, and cleaned out my area a little so it could be used for other purposes.
Andy would still work but his job would experience some changes as well.
The first morning of no school, we told the kids about the virus, how dangerous it could be, and why the school was making the decision to be closed for awhile. Both Marie and Bennett were upset and confused, Brooks was a little sad about missing his friends and teachers but seemed more excited to be home with everyone.
We were given a window of time that we could go get a few things out of the school building so we went and grabbed Bennett's boots and Marie's glasses. It was so odd walking through the empty school building not knowing when we would return.
As the shock of all the changes and new schedule began to wear off, we settled into a new "normal" as everyone calls it.
We are entering week 4 of everything cancelled.
We are finding our way through home-schooling with guidance from teachers.
The kids get to check in with their classes via video chats.
We work out at home with classes provided by gyms and the YMCA.
Our dogs are getting sooooo much attention they can hardly believe it. We love to go on hikes and they of course get to come with us.
Andy is working but his work has changed. The hospital and clinics have moved well and sick visits into designated areas and are limiting how many patients are in the certain areas, limiting entrances, and screening everyone who comes into the building. Andy receives constant updates on the virus, what seems to be working, what doesn't, how to take care of patients who contract it, and how to protect himself.
We miss our family...we want to hold the new babies, play with our cousins, cuddle up with our grandparents, and laugh with our aunts and uncles. We video chat, send cards and letters, but of course it's not the same.
We miss our friends...the kids are learning that your siblings can become your best friends.
We miss school...our school did a parade for our elementary kids and it was adorable yet heartbreaking to see teachers wave at us and then wipe their tears away.
We are having some fun - learning new skills, getting better at others we didn't have the time for before, and we do laugh a lot when we become a bit stir crazy!
We are creating together - crafts, recipes, and chaos!
We are grateful...Andy is working to keep us safe, we have a home that is warm and and cozy, our families are safe and healthy, we can trust that God is in control.
Stay tuned - this Covid Quarantine should make for some interesting blog memories!
Andy would still work but his job would experience some changes as well.
The first morning of no school, we told the kids about the virus, how dangerous it could be, and why the school was making the decision to be closed for awhile. Both Marie and Bennett were upset and confused, Brooks was a little sad about missing his friends and teachers but seemed more excited to be home with everyone.
We were given a window of time that we could go get a few things out of the school building so we went and grabbed Bennett's boots and Marie's glasses. It was so odd walking through the empty school building not knowing when we would return.
As the shock of all the changes and new schedule began to wear off, we settled into a new "normal" as everyone calls it.
We are entering week 4 of everything cancelled.
We are finding our way through home-schooling with guidance from teachers.
The kids get to check in with their classes via video chats.
We work out at home with classes provided by gyms and the YMCA.
Our dogs are getting sooooo much attention they can hardly believe it. We love to go on hikes and they of course get to come with us.
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| Marie did her STEM fair project at home - a rubber egg |
Andy is working but his work has changed. The hospital and clinics have moved well and sick visits into designated areas and are limiting how many patients are in the certain areas, limiting entrances, and screening everyone who comes into the building. Andy receives constant updates on the virus, what seems to be working, what doesn't, how to take care of patients who contract it, and how to protect himself.
We miss our family...we want to hold the new babies, play with our cousins, cuddle up with our grandparents, and laugh with our aunts and uncles. We video chat, send cards and letters, but of course it's not the same.
We miss our friends...the kids are learning that your siblings can become your best friends.
We miss school...our school did a parade for our elementary kids and it was adorable yet heartbreaking to see teachers wave at us and then wipe their tears away.
We are having some fun - learning new skills, getting better at others we didn't have the time for before, and we do laugh a lot when we become a bit stir crazy!
We are creating together - crafts, recipes, and chaos!
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| Brooks learned to ride his bike with no training wheels! |
Stay tuned - this Covid Quarantine should make for some interesting blog memories!
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