I purposefully waited to write this blog until today. I had hoped that it would snow overnight and I would have a new highlight and maybe some pretty photos to share. But… it did not snow overnight. We have a chance of snow mixed through this week’s forecast. I’m just like the kids. I am waiting for that first snow day. Living in Western Washington means that snow days are rare. Whenever a snowflake appears in my weather app, I can’t help but hope, pray, and dream. I’ll just keeping waiting…
I find that in this stay-at-home season, I spend a lot of time waiting for the next big thing. Right now that looks like prepping for Valentine’s Day. I picked up holiday window clings at Target this week. The kids got to pick out Valentine cards to mail this year. I ordered special heart shaped plates to use on Valentine’s day. I also ordered some crafts for school. I’m already daydreaming about the menu for the day and what treats I want to create. I love knowing that fun is on the horizon. We will wait for Valentine’s Day with excitement and enthusiasm.
Instead of looking forward, let’s look backward for a minute. Life is seriously quiet these days, but there are good things to celebrate and share. The kids have completed 19 weeks of school. They are over halfway done with their school year. Graham finished his final preschool workbook this week. He’ll start two kindergarten workbooks this coming week. He is so excited! And so am I. I love watching my kids learn as we sit around our dining room table. Homeschooling continues to be our grand adventure. The first half of the year has gone better than I expected and I am hopeful the second half will end well.
We’ve had a few chances to get out and about this week. Our outdoor time has looked like taking walks when the sun is out and getting into the inflatable hot tub together. Jeremy created a new sprinkler system for his garden this weekend. He collected all his supplies and went to work installing it despite the cold weather. On Friday, I met up with a friend in Olympia to run errands at Hobby Lobby and Target. Since we aren’t supposed to hang out in homes right now, a shopping outing seemed like a creative solution. On Saturday, I participated in a drive-by baby shower for a MOPS friend. It was good to see people I care about in-person and in a way that respected our current guidelines.
Okay, that wasn’t the most thrilling update. It’s been a good week, even though it had plenty of quiet moments. The days seems to repeat themselves with school, family time, reading, chores, hot tub time, making meals, making snacks, walks, etc. I remind myself that these are all blessings, no matter how repetitive they are. I am thankful for this roof over my head, for my family to do life alongside, and for creative ways to connect with my community.
Amy Scott's Thoughts 