What a fine mess we're in.
Who would have thought this is where we'd be a year ago.
It seemed like over the course of a weekend, everything started changing.
The wheels started spinning to set in motion events that would absolutely make 2020 a year none of us would EVER forget.
And all we could do was sit back and watch order after order go into place limiting this, suspending that, postponing events until further notice, ushering people out of jobs/income, telling us how far apart to stand, making us so aware of touch, coughs, sneezes....
For example, this weekend, I went to the meat market to pick up some steaks for our anniversary dinner (since all the restaurants are closed to diners so a date night was off the table LITERALLY). The new order from the governor of SC states: all retail business still operating must limit customer activity by only allowing 5 customers per 1000 square feet or 20% of their posted capacity - whatever is less.
So there we all were, standing in a line that snaked through the parking lot, 6 (give or take 10 feet) ft apart, utterly and completely silent.
No one spoke, no one smiled, no one was even looking around at everyone standing in line with them. Being that it's allergy season, toward the middle of the hour I was standing in that line, I got a tickle in my throat. Checked my purse, no water, but GUM!! Praise the Lord! I didn't want to cough!!! My eyes were watering and I was even considering leaving my place in line, getting in my car and driving off, but STEAKS!!! So I chewed that gum as fast as I could to get as much "liquid" as I could from it to prevent the cough.
This is changing the way we interact with others.
Another instance: I was at the grocery store and the meat section was sparse with a 2 pack of whatever meat you wanted Limit. Another lady said something about a Pork Tenderloin she just got from there recently because that's what I was looking for and I felt like I was being a rebel just having a small conversation with her. Were we standing 6 feet apart? I doubt it.
Commercials: coronavirus.
News: coronavirus.
Facebook (literally every social media platform): coronavirus.
Work: coronavirus.
When you have to go out in public for essential stuff: coronvirus.
Distance Learning (schools doors are closed): coronavirus.
It is all encompassing.
Everything has changed.
And we're slap in the middle of it (or still kinda toward the beginning but it feels like it has already been going on for quite some time).
When this all blows over, I'm gonna...
Hope still abounds.
Even though we are not at the point where we can put our finger on what is the best time to start relaxing limitations, separations, gatherings..
I miss my parents.
I miss being able to hug their necks and smell the comforting scent of their home.
Out of concern for their health and well being, all we have right now is Facetime, phone calls and text messages.
It's killing me not to be able to go see them.
My parents are precious to me. Roger's parents are precious to me. What am I even saying, ALL of my family is near and dear to my heart!! Just thinking of my Grandma Betty being all alone in her little house hurts my heart. Easter dinner was not served at her home for the first time in 40 years. THAT is not normal. I wonder if she decorated her little concrete goose statue that she always dresses up for whatever holiday it is?? I've been meaning to buy her some more outfits for her little goose because some of those close are looking a little worse for wear. Now is the perfect time to do it.
Hailee's been on Spring Break for the last week. I just picked up her Distance Learning packet today that will take us through the end of April.
If I'm being totally honest, I'm just waiting for the announcement saying they will be finishing the school year online. It breaks my heart knowing this is my baby's last year of elementary school and this is just - it. No more elementary school.
Next up - Middle school.
My heart also goes out to all the Seniors out there - the class of 2020, who are going through all of this and won't have that closure of graduation. No one even knows how things will start back up once school IS able to resume. People have a LOT of decisions to make right now. So many things to consider.
We (husband and I) are still both working full time so our house is NOT spotless since I don't have the time to pick a room every day and clean it from top to bottom like I'd LOVE to. (because it needs it)
I try to keep Hailee busy with "ideas" of things to do and keep her from hiding up in her room on her phone or video games. With "school" starting back tomorrow, she'll definitely have more to keep her busy.
Recently:
Celery and Romaine Lettuce I started from some store bought stuff. Gardening is definitely not something I'm good at but when you have something that just WANTS to grow, it's not hard.
Milli played with a tangerine for hours the other day and I laughed and laughed at her. THEN, she found a paper bag I brought the meats home from the Ole Timey Meat Market in and that did not make me laugh when she was darting in and out of it. It was loud.
I'm not upset at all about all the grilling of stuff he's been doing. There's just something about food cooked over fire that I LOVE. He's pretty good at grilling too so totally winning there..
I ordered a case of Wines from Naked Wines. My dad found a voucher inside the box of a grill he just bought. I went online and got a case of mixed Red/ White and so far, it has not disappointed me in the least! I enjoy wine and the cool thing is you join this community where there are some super experienced people and you get to learn alllll kinds of things about wine. AND - you can talk back and forth with the specific winemakers! Pretty cool!!
And there's always this little Milli here. She is the sweetest little Toot. (that's what I call her so I'm sure she thinks that's her name instead of Milli.) Why do I do that??? I did it with Mo too. Her name was 'supposed' to be Ashe, but instead, I always just called her Mo or MoMo and it sorta stuck. I do actually call Milli by her name. Often when I'm yelling at her for trying to jump on the table. But I also call her Toot. Doesn't matter. She doesn't come to you unless she wants to attack your feet or you have food for her. She doesn't listen either but she's a sweet girl. Maybe a little slow, but still loving.
An onion and a buddy of it that just wanted to grow. I peeled off all the brown skin and stuck it down in the soil. They're both growing good now! I've done this with green onions too and I guess this time of year, they like to sprout bulbous things that look like they want to turn into flowers. Haven't quite figured out what's going on there yet lol.
Hailee's 11th birthday was on the 31st. Felt bad because she couldn't have a 'party' and finally broke down and got a Virtual Reality system since she's been asking about one for the last year. She's always walking into things with that massive headset on so we have to set up a barrier when she is playing. Roger can't resist it's pull either, as you can clearly see... (the game master)
Keeping it real with the Facetime. We even figured out how to do Zoom meetings to get all the other family members in on the action ;) We all do what we can when we can't be together.
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Milli always follows me into the bathroom to see what these "baths" are all about. I heard her fall into the tub after I got out the other night. Curiosity got the cat all bubbly and clean ;)
wicked witch or green mask for beauties?? (I texted this pic to Hailee. Her response: Wow.)
Milli: Who ARE YOU?????
This is the only real "clothes" Hailee has worn in the last month. I even got to brush and braid her hair. You'd think she's a cave woman since her long hair stays a tangled mess. She didn't even put on a bra today. So scandalous living life on the edge without your training bra on and you have to get in the car to go through a drive through!! And y'all, she was paranoid someone would see her without a bra on. (she gets it from her mama lol)
In Office CoWorker of the week:
Wear a mask. It will keep you safe. Or make you have a panic attack because you're claustrophobic and feel like you're suffocating while you're breathing in your old air. I bet you'll brush your teeth before you put one of these bad boys on. Otherwise, that air will be stank.
Easter basket goodies: On a grocery store run, shove all the candy that looks like Easters into your buggy a few days before since you only go out of the house one time a week for safety. Found this basket above the washing machine on the shelf. It was a little dusty and lenty but it worked.
Making Hailee smile with the Kitty Memes. And by the way, her definition of a Meme and my definition of a Meme are totally different. I think she's already seen every single meme that is out there but I do my best to spice up this isolation. I think she's "mentally" doing okay since she talks to her best friend on the phone (for hours and hours) at least once a day so it's not super different for her. And they're old cat ladies so these cat memes are super fitting.
We have a new French Maid.
This was a birthday present that she asked for.
I have no idea why. She doesn't clean a single thing. We just keep her employed because she's cute.
Blackberries growing on our tiny blackberry bush. They're all green now but if the bunnies in the back yard don't get them, they're ours!!
11th Birthday Celebrated.
Cake, Balloons, presents, cards, decorations, we shebanged it good.
See what I did there? These are the good things I'm holding near and dear to my heart. Do not confuse that with the fact that this is also difficult. That I have an 11 year old all full up with hormones and at times, yes, we butt heads. We all are facing challenges through this.
It's good to step away from the news sometimes and enjoy the slower pace.
Technology keeps us connected. Reaffirm the connections we have with everyone we're not able to physically touch and hug right now.
It's scary too. I hate wearing masks. I don't wear them when I go out in public. I still wouldn't even dream of bringing something in my home that could hurt one of my precious home dwellers.
We are all living through this the best we can. Whether you think it's a political ploy, deadly virus, conspiracy theory, man made.... it's happening. Let's all just take care of ourselves and each other.
We get frustrated. We bump heads. It's only natural.
I don't enjoy living in fear of going to the store to get essential items when I absolutely have to, but right now, we can go out to get what we need.
Funny how a year ago, we thought nothing of running out real quick to grab something we needed and now, there is thought involved, and a plan of attack.
Stay safe Frens. Love you, mean it.
xoxo,
Misty
Who would have thought this is where we'd be a year ago.
It seemed like over the course of a weekend, everything started changing.
The wheels started spinning to set in motion events that would absolutely make 2020 a year none of us would EVER forget.
And all we could do was sit back and watch order after order go into place limiting this, suspending that, postponing events until further notice, ushering people out of jobs/income, telling us how far apart to stand, making us so aware of touch, coughs, sneezes....
For example, this weekend, I went to the meat market to pick up some steaks for our anniversary dinner (since all the restaurants are closed to diners so a date night was off the table LITERALLY). The new order from the governor of SC states: all retail business still operating must limit customer activity by only allowing 5 customers per 1000 square feet or 20% of their posted capacity - whatever is less.
So there we all were, standing in a line that snaked through the parking lot, 6 (give or take 10 feet) ft apart, utterly and completely silent.
No one spoke, no one smiled, no one was even looking around at everyone standing in line with them. Being that it's allergy season, toward the middle of the hour I was standing in that line, I got a tickle in my throat. Checked my purse, no water, but GUM!! Praise the Lord! I didn't want to cough!!! My eyes were watering and I was even considering leaving my place in line, getting in my car and driving off, but STEAKS!!! So I chewed that gum as fast as I could to get as much "liquid" as I could from it to prevent the cough.
This is changing the way we interact with others.
Another instance: I was at the grocery store and the meat section was sparse with a 2 pack of whatever meat you wanted Limit. Another lady said something about a Pork Tenderloin she just got from there recently because that's what I was looking for and I felt like I was being a rebel just having a small conversation with her. Were we standing 6 feet apart? I doubt it.
Commercials: coronavirus.
News: coronavirus.
Facebook (literally every social media platform): coronavirus.
Work: coronavirus.
When you have to go out in public for essential stuff: coronvirus.
Distance Learning (schools doors are closed): coronavirus.
It is all encompassing.
Everything has changed.
And we're slap in the middle of it (or still kinda toward the beginning but it feels like it has already been going on for quite some time).
When this all blows over, I'm gonna...
Hope still abounds.
Even though we are not at the point where we can put our finger on what is the best time to start relaxing limitations, separations, gatherings..
I miss my parents.
I miss being able to hug their necks and smell the comforting scent of their home.
Out of concern for their health and well being, all we have right now is Facetime, phone calls and text messages.
It's killing me not to be able to go see them.
My parents are precious to me. Roger's parents are precious to me. What am I even saying, ALL of my family is near and dear to my heart!! Just thinking of my Grandma Betty being all alone in her little house hurts my heart. Easter dinner was not served at her home for the first time in 40 years. THAT is not normal. I wonder if she decorated her little concrete goose statue that she always dresses up for whatever holiday it is?? I've been meaning to buy her some more outfits for her little goose because some of those close are looking a little worse for wear. Now is the perfect time to do it.
Hailee's been on Spring Break for the last week. I just picked up her Distance Learning packet today that will take us through the end of April.
If I'm being totally honest, I'm just waiting for the announcement saying they will be finishing the school year online. It breaks my heart knowing this is my baby's last year of elementary school and this is just - it. No more elementary school.
Next up - Middle school.
My heart also goes out to all the Seniors out there - the class of 2020, who are going through all of this and won't have that closure of graduation. No one even knows how things will start back up once school IS able to resume. People have a LOT of decisions to make right now. So many things to consider.
We (husband and I) are still both working full time so our house is NOT spotless since I don't have the time to pick a room every day and clean it from top to bottom like I'd LOVE to. (because it needs it)
I try to keep Hailee busy with "ideas" of things to do and keep her from hiding up in her room on her phone or video games. With "school" starting back tomorrow, she'll definitely have more to keep her busy.
Recently:
Celery and Romaine Lettuce I started from some store bought stuff. Gardening is definitely not something I'm good at but when you have something that just WANTS to grow, it's not hard.
Milli played with a tangerine for hours the other day and I laughed and laughed at her. THEN, she found a paper bag I brought the meats home from the Ole Timey Meat Market in and that did not make me laugh when she was darting in and out of it. It was loud.
I'm not upset at all about all the grilling of stuff he's been doing. There's just something about food cooked over fire that I LOVE. He's pretty good at grilling too so totally winning there..
I ordered a case of Wines from Naked Wines. My dad found a voucher inside the box of a grill he just bought. I went online and got a case of mixed Red/ White and so far, it has not disappointed me in the least! I enjoy wine and the cool thing is you join this community where there are some super experienced people and you get to learn alllll kinds of things about wine. AND - you can talk back and forth with the specific winemakers! Pretty cool!!
And there's always this little Milli here. She is the sweetest little Toot. (that's what I call her so I'm sure she thinks that's her name instead of Milli.) Why do I do that??? I did it with Mo too. Her name was 'supposed' to be Ashe, but instead, I always just called her Mo or MoMo and it sorta stuck. I do actually call Milli by her name. Often when I'm yelling at her for trying to jump on the table. But I also call her Toot. Doesn't matter. She doesn't come to you unless she wants to attack your feet or you have food for her. She doesn't listen either but she's a sweet girl. Maybe a little slow, but still loving.
An onion and a buddy of it that just wanted to grow. I peeled off all the brown skin and stuck it down in the soil. They're both growing good now! I've done this with green onions too and I guess this time of year, they like to sprout bulbous things that look like they want to turn into flowers. Haven't quite figured out what's going on there yet lol.
Hailee's 11th birthday was on the 31st. Felt bad because she couldn't have a 'party' and finally broke down and got a Virtual Reality system since she's been asking about one for the last year. She's always walking into things with that massive headset on so we have to set up a barrier when she is playing. Roger can't resist it's pull either, as you can clearly see... (the game master)
Keeping it real with the Facetime. We even figured out how to do Zoom meetings to get all the other family members in on the action ;) We all do what we can when we can't be together.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Milli always follows me into the bathroom to see what these "baths" are all about. I heard her fall into the tub after I got out the other night. Curiosity got the cat all bubbly and clean ;)
wicked witch or green mask for beauties?? (I texted this pic to Hailee. Her response: Wow.)
Milli: Who ARE YOU?????
This is the only real "clothes" Hailee has worn in the last month. I even got to brush and braid her hair. You'd think she's a cave woman since her long hair stays a tangled mess. She didn't even put on a bra today. So scandalous living life on the edge without your training bra on and you have to get in the car to go through a drive through!! And y'all, she was paranoid someone would see her without a bra on. (she gets it from her mama lol)
In Office CoWorker of the week:
Wear a mask. It will keep you safe. Or make you have a panic attack because you're claustrophobic and feel like you're suffocating while you're breathing in your old air. I bet you'll brush your teeth before you put one of these bad boys on. Otherwise, that air will be stank.
Easter basket goodies: On a grocery store run, shove all the candy that looks like Easters into your buggy a few days before since you only go out of the house one time a week for safety. Found this basket above the washing machine on the shelf. It was a little dusty and lenty but it worked.
Making Hailee smile with the Kitty Memes. And by the way, her definition of a Meme and my definition of a Meme are totally different. I think she's already seen every single meme that is out there but I do my best to spice up this isolation. I think she's "mentally" doing okay since she talks to her best friend on the phone (for hours and hours) at least once a day so it's not super different for her. And they're old cat ladies so these cat memes are super fitting.
We have a new French Maid.
This was a birthday present that she asked for.
I have no idea why. She doesn't clean a single thing. We just keep her employed because she's cute.
Blackberries growing on our tiny blackberry bush. They're all green now but if the bunnies in the back yard don't get them, they're ours!!
11th Birthday Celebrated.
Cake, Balloons, presents, cards, decorations, we shebanged it good.
See what I did there? These are the good things I'm holding near and dear to my heart. Do not confuse that with the fact that this is also difficult. That I have an 11 year old all full up with hormones and at times, yes, we butt heads. We all are facing challenges through this.
It's good to step away from the news sometimes and enjoy the slower pace.
Technology keeps us connected. Reaffirm the connections we have with everyone we're not able to physically touch and hug right now.
It's scary too. I hate wearing masks. I don't wear them when I go out in public. I still wouldn't even dream of bringing something in my home that could hurt one of my precious home dwellers.
We are all living through this the best we can. Whether you think it's a political ploy, deadly virus, conspiracy theory, man made.... it's happening. Let's all just take care of ourselves and each other.
We get frustrated. We bump heads. It's only natural.
I don't enjoy living in fear of going to the store to get essential items when I absolutely have to, but right now, we can go out to get what we need.
Funny how a year ago, we thought nothing of running out real quick to grab something we needed and now, there is thought involved, and a plan of attack.
Stay safe Frens. Love you, mean it.
xoxo,
Misty