The pandemic continues and while some things have started to open up, we are still all trying to keep our distance from everyone who isn’t in our bubble and we are wearing masks when we will be near others.
When I look back on these posts years from now, I wonder if I will remember all the feelings I’m having now. Some days I’m frustrated. Other days I am worried and anxious. Some days angry. Some days sad. And some days happy – there are moments of joy that I’m able to enjoy.
As you may have seen, writing hasn’t been easy lately. Neither is reading, or being productive. It’s a really difficult time, and yet, I find comfort in enjoying the nice summer weather, being with my family, and staying as safe and healthy as we can.
The weather makes a big difference, and we’ve been enjoying the backyard this year even more.
The kids are happy to not have school requirements and we are definitely treating the summer like a summer – lazy days, filled with outdoor time, screens, good food and fun.
Work has been my welcome distraction, and even though both Andy and I are working throughout the summer (he usually takes it off) from home, we are finding some sense of balance and routine and boundaries. I had to start focusing on the latter because I was turning to the computer far too often somedays!
As a family our time this summer is a bit different, as our activities have had to change, but we have been trying to focus on rest and we all know we need it. We are in a fortunate position to have us all at home. I do miss having a quiet house though 😉
We were able to go visit our family in Southern Ontario for a few days recently. The trip was a bit different (it required us to de-bubble from my parents, to bubble with the 5 people we were going to see in Windsor) but it was such a nice time away, mostly spent at grandma’s house and outdoors.
It’s hard to believe the summer is almost over. That a new journey will begin (one that has my kids at home doing virtual learning while both Andy and I are working. More on that another time).
But the lazy summer days and gorgeous weather have been just what we needed.
Yes to this entire post. I’m having the same crazy mix of emotions and the same weird inability to write and create. I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one!