Tag Archives: quarantined

Healthcare Workers: I Know it’s Your Job, but Thank You!

Dear Healthcare Workers, While I’m at home quarantined with my family, you have to leave yours. Some of you have chosen to live somewhere else until this nightmare ends, in order to protect the ones you love the most. You give deep kisses and long warm hugs, not knowing if you’ll be able to doContinue reading “Healthcare Workers: I Know it’s Your Job, but Thank You!”

I’m a Stay at Home Mom, and I Did Not Sign up for This

My typical weekday as a Stay at Home Mom starts like this: I wake up with the baby, change him, and then feed him. I feed the dog, let her out, and give her medicine. Then I start to get breakfast ready for both boys and myself. The coffee pot brews, I make my olderContinue reading “I’m a Stay at Home Mom, and I Did Not Sign up for This”

Once Upon a Time, There was a Virus

Once upon a time people all around the World took each other and Earth for granted. They spent more than half the day at their jobs. They rushed through breakfast, through lunch, and through dinner. They didn’t get to spend time appreciating the beauty of the land because they were overwhelmed with responsibilities. They foughtContinue reading “Once Upon a Time, There was a Virus”

Having Anxiety During a Pandemic

I’ve touched upon having Anxiety in my previous posts. However, having Anxiety during a Global Pandemic can be even more so crippling. For me, I have a difficult time with abrupt changes. I typically need some notice to mentally prepare myself for dealing with the stress of any large transition. I also thrive with instantContinue reading “Having Anxiety During a Pandemic”

HomeSchool 101 : Lower Elementary Age

As a former Elementary school teacher, I have a few tricks up my sleeve during this pandemic. My son Brian is a Kindergartener, and I will be sharing with you the schedule I have created for us while he is home during the week. I have our one-on-one instruction time while my younger son takesContinue reading “HomeSchool 101 : Lower Elementary Age”