* Things are Different *

Things aren't quite the same around here.  I am no amateur to home-schooling but this is all quite so different.  I'm having to school during a pandemic and it's more of an emergency schooling situation than a regular home-school.  I have not had the opportunity to plan and pick my own lessons, let alone my own curriculum.  My children do not get to attend extra curricular classes or mingle with friends while doing and learning hobbies.  We are having to follow a very regimented assignment list.  Needless to say that this has not been a fun home-school experience.  I realize that I am lucky and while I am familiar with schooling this way, many are not.  I have a few mom friends who feel overwhelmed with the whole situation of schooling or choosing not to school at all.  

There are a few things I want my children to take away from this whole experience.  I want them to remember this "Pandemic" as a time that felt peaceful and calm.  I want them to remember the time at home and how safe they felt.  The creative ways we stayed connected and all the fort building that took place during quarantine.  

It has been so different than anything I've ever experienced.  While something very serious and very scary is happening in the world, we are comfortable, safe and happy in our home.  While part of me feels calm and loves being home, the other part of me wonders when this whole thing will be over and our life will return to "normal".  

My sweet kids continue to work hard and get their school work done.  I am happy to report that there is only one day left until we get two glorious weeks off for spring break.  While we may not get to go any place fun, we will be working on fun things around the house and perhaps even fixing up their bedrooms to make them look and feel new.  

I am trying to keep an attitude of gratitude daily.  I've been trying to write or think of at least three things a day that I can be thankful for.  I know that God is always working and this is no different.  I will look up and choose to see Him even in uncertainty.  I need to.  I am blessed by His Grace.   

Here are a few pictures of our "Groundhog" days.  Lately it's the same thing....different day type of vibe.  

Everyday that passes is one day closer to this whole situation being over.