Day 18: Online Connections

Day 18: Online Connections

This week, Amelia’s “extended spring break” came to an end and she started doing some distance learning activities with her class.She was really excited to be able to see her teacher and classmates, even if it was on the computer screen. She even got...
Day 17: Thelonious Henry

Day 17: Thelonious Henry

We’ve all used or heard the old cliche that parents learn more from their kids than kids learn from their parents. I am someone who not only says that, but believes it wholeheartedly. Today was one of those days that reinforced it.It was a really nice day, and...
Day 16: Little Liberace

Day 16: Little Liberace

This day began as any…um…which day was this again?Oh yes, it was Tuesday. I guess as any Tuesday begins. I suppose during a period of time where all days seem mundane, a Tuesday seems EXTRA mundane. Tuesday is that day we are always trying to artificially...
Day 15: Superheroes!

Day 15: Superheroes!

It was an up and down kind of day. In fact, in the morning I was thinking this could turn into another “boy this all pretty heavy” kind of post. But my day was ultimately saved by a couple of superheroes.More on that later. We had a nice morning walk, but...
Day 14: Jurassic Art

Day 14: Jurassic Art

While we’ve been in quarantine, both sets of grandparents have been great about giving the kids something to look forward to every day. Most days we call my folks back in Wisconsin and the kids read them stories. Erin’s parents have been sending the kids...