In some ways we seem to be adjusting to the "quarantine normal" but in others, I just struggle. We are fine and healthy, Ben still has a job, my kids at college are fine and healthy. We just stay home and only go to the grocery store once every two weeks. We hike or bike or walk outside every day we can. That has been our saving grace. We read books, watch movies, play games, and try not to get on each other's nerves too much. We try to give each other space. Such a weird, unique time. Kids are still making dinner every night. I love that. We miss church, our friends, and normal school activities. Today we should have been flying out to my oldest daughter's university graduation. Hard to see that on the calendar today and that it is cancelled. So, yes, hard times, but we are blessed. Take a look at our week....
Easter Sunday we did a turkey breast in the instant pot. First time for Miss E to do that. It was not her favorite thing, but it turned out amazing! Happy Easter! He is Risen!
And thought I would take some pictures of "school" right now. Mr J doing his jazz band class in the basement.
Miss E doing her "school" one day this week.
And the kids trying to entertain themselves and not drive each other crazy. Getting outside helps a lot. We are grateful we have had nice weather to get outside!
One of Mr J's school projects was to write a story. Very appropriate title to our lives right now!
I had a bunch of strawberries that needed to be used, and so I made our favorite strawberry jam! Yummy!
And then I made another new recipe for me this month to go with the strawberry jam--homemade English muffins!
Hope you and yours are safe and healthy! Wash your hands, stay home and prayers things return to normal as soon as possible! Have a great week!
Wow! Homemade English muffins--that's cool and perfect for your jam. Love the distance learning school pictures too and glad to see you are enjoying nice spring weather too. That most certainly helps. Such a strange time and sorry about the college graduation. We'll be in the same boat there come June. Trying to at least line up some professional pictures for him on campus. We'll see.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you ... thank goodness for nice weather so we can get outside and burn off some energy! Can you imagine how hard it would be if this was during the winter when we had to stay cooped up inside? Your jam & English muffins look incredible! You're such a talented cook/baker.
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