This school year has been bumpy! I’m actually amazed at how much in school tome we’ve had. Most schools stayed virtual til just recently, but Cash and Quinn were in person since last August. They decided on half days and we switched to full days after winter break, which unexpectedly lasted til February! Then March was conferences and spring break. Then in April, the boys had a close Covid contact during hair cuts.
Especially with a one year old in the mix, the back and forth, and routine adjustments started wearing on me. The close contact meant 18 days out of school since their two weeks of quarantine backed up to another school break. My mind reeled with possibilities for more unexpected breaks during that last month of school if they went back May 11th. It felt like too much.
We decided to keep them home for the duration of the school year. We started to ease into summer with a new routine. I work in the morning, Gray does his swim class, and Cash and Quinn play. Then lunch and pool time before Gray’s second nap at 3:30. we have some quiet time before Colin gets home and we have dinner. I’m also teaching a couple times a week so that factors into our evening plans, but overall it’s a beautiful schedule.
We have a long weekend with Memorial Day and then another one to celebrate Colin’s birthday. We going full summer mode and renting a boat for the day to take out on the lake. The boys are going to love it!
I’m grateful for these long days with everyone home together. I’m grateful these pandemic days are beginning to move toward a more typical version of life. And I’m grateful for the flexibility to make choices that center our values as we keep navigating our way through these early years.
Joyful Striving 