Hi Becky! I really enjoy your videos. I’m a fellow homeschooling mama of 20+ years. I can totally relate! Utilizing our backyard for gardening, badminton games with the family and weekend cookouts with the hubby has really helped us. We also take 30 minute walks outdoors every day and order a fun takeout meal once a week from some of our favorite fast food joints. I grocery shop once a week at Walmart during the early morning hours to avoid larger crowds. When the husband is home for longer periods of time we try to tackle larger home projects and occasionally go out for an ice cream treat at DQ drive thru. Overall it’s been manageable. Prayers for you and your family. We are all in this together.
We, too, canceled our Disney World trip in April. It was going to be our family's first trip, and it was really hard to cancel. We may go in November. Schooling 3 kids, taking care of a baby, and also having my husband home most days has been draining. I love being surrounded by my wonderful family, but I feel like I am "on" every waking hour. I am burned out! You are not alone in your feelings. Thank you for your honesty. God bless!
We are on week 8 of social distancing. I haven't seen or hugged my kids in 8 weeks (they are all grown up and on their own and we do talk to both every day but it's not the same!!!!), haven't been inside a store in 8 weeks and have only been in the car a time or 2. My state (California) is being very cautious and slow to reopen and in fact the Mayor of LA county is talking about keeping the stay at home order in place through August, we don't live in LA county but once one county starts things others seem to follow! We do still get trash/green waste and recycling picked up each week. I feel like all I do is cook and do dishes all day long!!
I bet you miss your kids like crazy! I've seen my mom a few times now but we don't get very close to each other. We've had several car lunch dates where she sits in her car and we sit in ours and talk through speakerphone. It's actually pretty fun! Maybe you could set something like that up with your kids.
Becky, I am a mom of 2 from Ohio and relate to you so much about Disney World! It is my happy place as well, my favorite place to be, and when you said that is the one week in the year you can be out of your own brain, that is exactly it for me too! I also think about Disney every day! I suffer from general anxiety, and being at Disney I am able to just relax and not worry about a thing. I am also wound pretty tight as you say, and am over aware of everything, (big planner as well!) so yes, I need that break once a year to not have to think about anything except having fun with my family. We go every January, but didn't get to this past January, so I am in Disney withdrawal for sure!
@@aplacetonest I definitely know what you mean. The whole time you were talking about it, I just kept saying me too! ;) I hope you also get to go back "home" soon! We are going to wait till things go back to normal there though. The fireworks and parades are part of the magic for us, and I know they won't have those going on right away when they open. Also, don't know if they will be requiring masks, and in the Florida heat, that is just not going to happen for us. So we will wait, as much as that is going to be so hard. On another note, a couple other things we have in common, I have to make my bed every single day, and I also do not like to cook at all! Deciding what to make for dinner that is easy and also going to please everyone is always a struggle. ;)
I feel your pain, I was just talking to my husband about wishing the recycling was open. I dont understand why it's not considered an essential business.
Me either! Thankfully our neighbor said we could use her can if we have too much to fit in ours. I think it started back last week though so that's good!
@@aplacetonest in our town they don't do pick up we have to take ours to the center. Our recycling center doesn't take glass though so I find myself at your city recycling center often. Our center is still closed and I was wondering if your city's center was open so that's good to know.
I find my kids are really clingy too (we homeschool too). I'm even more amazed by you too that you workout and your husband doesn't. That's so hard to maintain alone!
Isn't that funny? I wonder how my girls, my youngest especially, will handle it when my husband has to go back to work. I'm used to working out alone and usually I prefer it that way but I REALLY want him to take his health more seriously. We aren't getting any younger after all! lol
@@aplacetonest HAHA! I totally get it! I know my husband wishes I'd workout more too. I'm feeling the "not getting any younger" thing too! Thanks for the responses! :-)
We cancelled Disney trip for October. It has been rough, even the yard can get boring. I know others don't have access to a yard, I feel for them. We do grocery delivery and rarely the grocery store, only hubby goes because his work is open. I am more of a homebody, but the kids miss their friends. I haven't been anywhere since March, but I do miss Home Depot lol.
Yes, my kids miss their friends, too! I didn't realize my youngest was really sad about it until last night so I arranged a Facetime call with her bestie today. She's so excited!
I can't believe 2 months have already gone by! I'm glad things are good for you, or at least the best it can be for now. Things are still pretty much the same here, so no complaints. Thankful that my husband is able to work from home & that my daughter's remote schooling is going very well. I miss "normal" life. I've only left the house 4 times in 2 months, as my husband has been doing the food shopping & picking up take-out once a week. And yes, I've certainly been running my dishwasher a lot more too :-)
Your life sound a lot like mine! I don't leave the house often at all and when I do, it's usually just to drive the kids to a parking lot to ride their bikes. Our street isn't very good for bike-riding. What places do you miss going to the most?
@@aplacetonest Yeah, I've done a couple of pick up's at the drive through pharmacy, & a Target pick up, that's about it. That's good that you can take the girls bike riding at a parking lot. Our street is pretty good, so we're lucky for that. As for the places I miss going to the most....stores (especially Target :-), restaurants, library, etc.
As far as the dishes, I am really minimal with how many dishes we own. (One place setting per person, 1 spatula, 2 skillets, 3 pots, etc). It forces us to handwash them throughout the day and then I put it all in the dishwasher at night. It’s the only way I can stay on top of it all.
I have been home all this time, too. My husband has been doing any shopping we need to do [with a mask, of course]. Then when he gets everything home I wipe everything down. yuck. We are retired so we are kind of used to staying home, but now I am getting ready to get out. NC has started phase 1 of reopening and I am ready for phase 3. VIRUS LEAVE!!!
This situation has taken alot of freedoms from all of us, and I don't think it's easy for anyone. My isolation began March 14th. Until this past weekend I had only been on 2 trips outside. 1 to a garden store, and 2. To the feed store, but I stayed in the truck. That was nearly 2 months of almost total isolation, ecept from family ofcorse. Texas is now partially open, that does not mean that my family is comfortable with me running around everywhere, but for mother's Day I got to go to Sam's and pick my own groceries and I went out to eat at Panera with my husband. We were the only people in the restaurant. He joked about how he bought out the restaurant for me so we could eat in privacy...lol, ofcorse he didn't, it's that no one is eating out yet. I wanted to share that good news because little outings like that can really improve your out look and mental state. It made me think of those in nursing homes. I don't have anyone in a nursing home but if I ever do I will go visit that person and take them out, because now I appreciate how important that is. I fully understand what a big deal it is. We are all coming to a deeper gratitude of simple freedoms. It is a good place to be, to be looking for and appreciating each and every blessing. You are doing great Becky, each thing we do to lift our mood helps.
haha I'm glad you got to have that "private" dining experience! Plus, you can never go wrong with Panera, right?! I love what you said about nursing homes because I never thought about it that way but you're so right! I'm sure this is what they feel like every single day. :(
@@aplacetonest Yes, that was put on my heart. My mother in law does not drive and depends on us, so that's a similar situation as well. Soon we will be talking about how we are adjusting our homeschool schedules so we can vacation and go to the beach ECT. Hang in there, we will get through this!
We missed our April Disney trip and have rescheduled for fall. I think we are just going to cancel because no way am I wearing a mask in Florida on an expensive Disney trip. I’m holding off another month or 2 to see what happens. It was or is going to be my sons first trip so I want it to be magical. I’m willing to wait
I know! We rescheduled for September and November but if they require masks or limited capacity, I'm not interested. It's too expensive to be miserable!
Our second visit to WDW is planned for September, but now I'm second-guessing it. It's not even about Covid-19. It's more about how much it costs to have a trip that may be completely pared down due to restrictions. I'm leaning toward rescheduling for December. But, of course, that's gonna cost a bunch more. :( I'm just not even excited about this trip anymore some days.
We have a trip planned for September and one for November. Surely between one of those times we will be able to go! But you're right, I'm not going if there are a bunch of weird requirements like masks or limited capacity.
@@aplacetonest I heard it was glass recycling in our area that went. LOL We still have pick up but its every two weeks so we still have to throw a lot away.
I have heard the same. They charge a lot of money for our recycled goods. Take it out to the ocean and dump it. It’s so sad and misleading. I’m working on bringing less waste into our home.
My son, who is about to turn 12 has been very clingy to me and his Dad since all this started and I asked him about his feelings and he replied he was scared to death that me and his Dad would get this virus and die. All we could do was reassure him but it’s difficult when this crap is in your face 24/7. I don’t know about anyone else’s but I don’t know ANYONE that has gotten this virus, the people they know don’t know anyone who has this virus. My husband is considered an “essential” so he’s had to go to work everyday which has made our son even more anxious about this whole thing. I’m tired, angry and fed up with all of this. I’m sure I would feel differently if someone I loved got this virus and passed away because of it but as of yet that hasn’t happened and in the mean time ourselves, our kids, our world is just in chaos with no end in sight. How do we as parents reassure our children when this is all over?
That is so heartbreaking! I don't even let my kids watch the news...ever! It's just too negative and half of it isn't true anyway. Your comment actually inspired me to make a video about helping kids to handle this whole thing so thank you for that! I hope your son starts to feel better about everything as time goes on. I'm sending prayers your way!
Thank you for this video ❤ I have changed my daily habits a little bit during this quarantine time. I sometimes order food delivery and sometimes go to a grocery. When I am outside, I sometimes buy coffee to go - some cafes have an opened window ☺ Fortunatelly, it is still possible to recycle in my area ☺
It's so nice to get out now and then isn't it? I haven't been inside a store for months so I know when I do, I'm going to feel like everyone is poison. lol
I miss Disney so much 😭 I feel you, mama. My husband has been working from home for the last 6 weeks. I love him. I need him to go back to the office 😳 I have discovered and now love mobile check deposit too! I have left the house during all of this, but I do wear a mask and have hand sanitizer. Hopefully this will all be over soon. Who knows. Our state is pretty much back open, but I’m not willing to risk getting back to normal. Both of my kids are high risk, so we’re going to spend most of our time at home for the foreseeable future.
Yes, missing Disney is a real struggle! lol I get so homesick for it sometimes. If your kids are high risk then it's definitely smart to stay home longer. What do they like to do to pass the time?
@@aplacetonest My son plays guitar, likes to make movies, and video games (no shame). My daughter likes to draw a lot. We also watch things on Disney + together. They both have school work everyday as well.
I can so relate to homeschooling with a husband home! It's not been easy, we are still thrown off. Maybe back to normal in the fall?? My husband is a public school teacher so he's home til then. Honestly, I miss our routine. I am glad you mentioned that!
Also sorry I’m annoying with comments lately. Have you ever considered Disney vacation club? Seems like it would make sense for you guys since you go every year and it’s like been going on for generations? Or did you consider it when your kids were younger?
In our territory, the government just put out a plan yesterday to only stop this quarantine WHEN THERE IS A VACCINE SO NEXT YEAR SOMETIME! We are dying. THERE HASN'T BEEN A SINGLE CASE IN WEEKS! Also, our borders are closed and we are in a really isolated area so it's crazy.
Can’t believe you are enduring that in Yellowknife, NT!! I am in Idaho and our state is opening up. Many places can’t reopen because people have gotten jobs other places or moved places where there was work. My niece was laid off from a hospital because they had no work. I wish all these precautions had been taken for other viruses.
I have been going to the store at least once a week and sometimes more (large family and store limits make it necessary), we get take out more often than usual to support local businesses. My husband still goes to work most days.we don't do a lot of vacations so I'm really sad to have to cancel our vacation this year, we really need that break.
I homeschool as well, and like you we planned our homeschool year to end two days before a two week trip to Germany and Switzerland. We are supposed to leave May 24 but instead of anxiously awaiting our trip I'm busy trying to collect our refunds. I'm hoping we can go next spring but it's still sad so I completely understand how you feel about Disney.
These last two months have definitely been a self reflection of realizing how difficult it is not feeling the security of being free to get out of the house like Becky stated. I'm also like Becky where that freedom of just getting out has been extremely difficult. One thing I have learned from this is to find joys even in the simplest moments and not dwell on the things I can't do even though it's completely frustrating. One verse that has stuck out to me while Becky was talking is: 2 Corinthians 12:9. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.". Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Super BIG mom helps and joys: 1.)A great comfort besides the Bible is, Tender Mercy for a Mother's Soul by Angela Thomas Guffey. You will find so many great comforts in her book as she knows the way to a Godly mom is seeking to take care of her soul! 2.) Social distance kayaking with a friend, fishing, book swap.( Yes, I do wear a face mask...but at least it gets me out of the house) 3.) Buying flower seeds and planting them in many different pots around outside and giving them away. (plants cheer anyone up) 3.) If you have daughters in the house...have a toe nail painting party...get some cool nail polish and find some fun designs on youtube! 4.) Draw together with your kids and take a picture of yours and theirs! Fun Memories! UA-cam link: ua-cam.com/channels/5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ.html School: Are you feeling burned out or you have no more lessons?! Give yourself grace today and go to: coronavirushomeschooling.com/ Fun Recipe Ideas: Breakfast- Granola! Add in yogurt or milk for a yummy cereal (We actually do not buy cereal anymore because the kids are hungry within a 1/2 hour) Granola recipe: 12 c rolled oats 1 Tbls cinnamon 3 Tbls sugar 1/2 teas nutmeg 1/2 whole wheat flour Mix above ingredients in a large bowl and stir together 1 c. coconut oil ------- melt in glass measuring cup in microwave 1 1/4 c honey --------- add to melted coconut oil and stir together Pour over stirred oats, add dried fruit(optional) raisins, craisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc Spread on a greased cooking sheet and Bake @ 325 degrees for 13-15 minutes (starts to get a little brown just around the edges, when done) (The longer you leave it cool, the harder your granola will be) I leave it out for about 15 minutes:) *Before baking always add in your dried fruit or seeds. Lunch: Baked Mozzarella Sticks w/ a your choice of green salad, and apple slices Toss 8 mozzarella sticks in flour, dip in 1 beaten egg, then roll in whole wheat panko(or any type works) to coat. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees until crisp.(6-7) minutes. Serve with marinara or pizza sauce. Avocado Turkey Toasts w/ strawberries and yogurt dip Mash 1 avocado with 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Spread on 2 toasted split honey-wheat English muffins. Top with sliced turkey breast. Strawberry and Yogurt Dip Swirl 3 Tbls strawberry preserves and 1/4 teaspoon each vanilla extract and ground cinnamon into 1 cup of lowfat plain Greek yogurt. Serve with skewered strawberries for dipping. Dinner: Are you craving Chinese?? Try this baked honey garlic recipe! Serve with warm rice and enjoy! Our family didn't like the green onions on top..but use if yours does;) (Excuse the swear word,I wouldn't normally post this but she has amazing and yummy recipes) damndelicious.net/2014/07/25/baked-honey-garlic-chicken/
I go to the grocery store once a week and we eat out once a week--obviously take out...chickfila, starbucks, chinese, pizza etc. We still have recycling. Your trash is coming but not recycling...how weird. Yes dishes are such a pain. My dishwasher was broken for over 6 months and my hubby fixed it during this quarantine. So thankful for that. We eat 3 meals a day at home everyday anyway but still. My hubby has been throwing off our groove a little bit but more so with my home daycare...he's like a nazi...stop stomping...stop touching my couch pillows LOL. 4 year olds just do those things HAHA. Our homeschool has carried on as usual. We have been doing major renovations over here too...built a new dresser...new paint etc. We are scheduled to end our school year June 5th as was scheduled before quarantine.
haha The daycare Nazi! I'm glad your dishwasher is fixed now because I can't imagine now having one but I guess I'm spoiled! June 5th is right around the corner. :)
Yes, but if you don't wear a mask then the stores that are open have a right to refuse you service. There aren't many stores open anywhere so there's nowhere really to go.
We're mostly going to the grocery store, the recycle center, and a Dollar General Store that's only 2 minutes from our house. We're not eating out or getting take-out, and I'm so so so tired of eating my own cooking!! Although family and friends always seem to like my cooking, I don't think I'm a good cook and don't enjoy cooking. Dirty dishes multiply in our house....we run the dishwasher often plus we hand wash a lot of things too. Keep staying safe and healthy.
Yes, I'm tired of my own cooking, too! I am slowly starting to get food to-go just to break up the monotony and start to feel a bit more normal. We've only done that twice since I filmed this video. I don't shop at Dollar General but I sure miss Dollar Tree! I just wonder what amazing things they have that I'm missing out on! LOL
I'm in Australia and our government has this virus pretty much under control (for the time being anyway) but most people are still being very cautious. My husband's office is still closed and he is working from home. We homeschool also so that aspect is business as usual but we do miss external classes and being able to pop to the shops or see friends/family (and feel comfortable about it).
I'm glad Australia seems to be handling this well! Yes, I miss just running to the store to get something or look around. I really miss Dollar Tree and Ollie's! Also, I REALLY need a haircut! lol What stores do you miss shopping at the most?
@@aplacetonest I would probably say Target and similar shops I miss the most. As for haircuts, I have become the family hairdresser including for myself. Just need a good quality pair of hair cutting scissors!
I laughed when you said you did mobile deposit. I just did my first one yesterday and it felt way too easy. Give me the complicated going to the bank business 😂😅
We are so much alike. My husband tells me I don’t know how to relax. I related so heavily to those sort of personality traits that are both blessings and curses. I also need to leave the house every day even if it’s just for drive through coffee. So I really sympathize and am so sorry you don’t get to go on your trip. We wanted to take our family to the Smokey mountains this year and that’s not likely to happen. 😭
I'm glad you can relate! I hope you get to go the the Smoky Mountains soon and when you do, YOU HAVE to eat at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg! It's my favorite place to eat in the world!
Now that your older daughter is in high school, will you let her take AP exams? I'm in public school, but I've heard homeschoolers can self study for the exams and still earn college credit.
All playgrounds are closed and if we want to go to a nature path park, we have to make a reservation. Of course, reservations are hard to come by and the weather has been soooo rainy and cold, it makes that almost impossible.
Of course you would. You might enjoy it. Have you ever been camping? We started camping when our son was in scouts. We learned to just love it and our kids still love it even though they are grown and married. Getting out in the fresh air and having a camp fire is just relaxing to me. I admit that it isn't for everyone. Lol
Yeah.... my husband has to teach from home now, but luckily we have a downstairs he stays in.... I get a little bothered when he just comes up for lunch 😳🤣. All just joking, but really this was OUR time lol. Same on Disney. Our “home” is Disneyland Paris now since we moved to Germany, and we have to try to explain the same thing to people when they wonder how we can keep going; that it’s a place we can go and not think about anything else. Sigh. We miss it so much.
I'm so glad you can relate! It's been a definite change to have my husband home but now that he's going back to work, I'll have to get "unused" to having him home. lol Hopefully we can all get back to Disney soon!
Hi Becky! I really enjoy your videos. I’m a fellow homeschooling mama of 20+ years. I can totally relate! Utilizing our backyard for gardening, badminton games with the family and weekend cookouts with the hubby has really helped us. We also take 30 minute walks outdoors every day and order a fun takeout meal once a week from some of our favorite fast food joints. I grocery shop once a week at Walmart during the early morning hours to avoid larger crowds. When the husband is home for longer periods of time we try to tackle larger home projects and occasionally go out for an ice cream treat at DQ drive thru. Overall it’s been manageable. Prayers for you and your family. We are all in this together.
Wow! It sounds like you guys are having lots of fun and staying busy! :)
We, too, canceled our Disney World trip in April. It was going to be our family's first trip, and it was really hard to cancel. We may go in November. Schooling 3 kids, taking care of a baby, and also having my husband home most days has been draining. I love being surrounded by my wonderful family, but I feel like I am "on" every waking hour. I am burned out! You are not alone in your feelings. Thank you for your honesty. God bless!
I totally agree!
We are on week 8 of social distancing. I haven't seen or hugged my kids in 8 weeks (they are all grown up and on their own and we do talk to both every day but it's not the same!!!!), haven't been inside a store in 8 weeks and have only been in the car a time or 2. My state (California) is being very cautious and slow to reopen and in fact the Mayor of LA county is talking about keeping the stay at home order in place through August, we don't live in LA county but once one county starts things others seem to follow! We do still get trash/green waste and recycling picked up each week. I feel like all I do is cook and do dishes all day long!!
I bet you miss your kids like crazy! I've seen my mom a few times now but we don't get very close to each other. We've had several car lunch dates where she sits in her car and we sit in ours and talk through speakerphone. It's actually pretty fun! Maybe you could set something like that up with your kids.
Becky, I am a mom of 2 from Ohio and relate to you so much about Disney World! It is my happy place as well, my favorite place to be, and when you said that is the one week in the year you can be out of your own brain, that is exactly it for me too! I also think about Disney every day! I suffer from general anxiety, and being at Disney I am able to just relax and not worry about a thing. I am also wound pretty tight as you say, and am over aware of everything, (big planner as well!) so yes, I need that break once a year to not have to think about anything except having fun with my family. We go every January, but didn't get to this past January, so I am in Disney withdrawal for sure!
I'm glad you understand what I mean. It's hard to be high strung and not get your release. I hope you get to go back "home" soon!
@@aplacetonest I definitely know what you mean. The whole time you were talking about it, I just kept saying me too! ;) I hope you also get to go back "home" soon! We are going to wait till things go back to normal there though. The fireworks and parades are part of the magic for us, and I know they won't have those going on right away when they open. Also, don't know if they will be requiring masks, and in the Florida heat, that is just not going to happen for us. So we will wait, as much as that is going to be so hard. On another note, a couple other things we have in common, I have to make my bed every single day, and I also do not like to cook at all! Deciding what to make for dinner that is easy and also going to please everyone is always a struggle. ;)
Hey love your videos
Thanks! It’s good to see you today! 😊
I feel your pain, I was just talking to my husband about wishing the recycling was open. I dont understand why it's not considered an essential business.
Me either! Thankfully our neighbor said we could use her can if we have too much to fit in ours. I think it started back last week though so that's good!
@@aplacetonest in our town they don't do pick up we have to take ours to the center. Our recycling center doesn't take glass though so I find myself at your city recycling center often. Our center is still closed and I was wondering if your city's center was open so that's good to know.
I find my kids are really clingy too (we homeschool too). I'm even more amazed by you too that you workout and your husband doesn't. That's so hard to maintain alone!
Isn't that funny? I wonder how my girls, my youngest especially, will handle it when my husband has to go back to work. I'm used to working out alone and usually I prefer it that way but I REALLY want him to take his health more seriously. We aren't getting any younger after all! lol
@@aplacetonest HAHA! I totally get it! I know my husband wishes I'd workout more too. I'm feeling the "not getting any younger" thing too! Thanks for the responses! :-)
We cancelled Disney trip for October. It has been rough, even the yard can get boring. I know others don't have access to a yard, I feel for them. We do grocery delivery and rarely the grocery store, only hubby goes because his work is open. I am more of a homebody, but the kids miss their friends. I haven't been anywhere since March, but I do miss Home Depot lol.
Yes, my kids miss their friends, too! I didn't realize my youngest was really sad about it until last night so I arranged a Facetime call with her bestie today. She's so excited!
I can't believe 2 months have already gone by! I'm glad things are good for you, or at least the best it can be for now. Things are still pretty much the same here, so no complaints. Thankful that my husband is able to work from home & that my daughter's remote schooling is going very well. I miss "normal" life. I've only left the house 4 times in 2 months, as my husband has been doing the food shopping & picking up take-out once a week. And yes, I've certainly been running my dishwasher a lot more too :-)
Your life sound a lot like mine! I don't leave the house often at all and when I do, it's usually just to drive the kids to a parking lot to ride their bikes. Our street isn't very good for bike-riding. What places do you miss going to the most?
@@aplacetonest Yeah, I've done a couple of pick up's at the drive through pharmacy, & a Target pick up, that's about it. That's good that you can take the girls bike riding at a parking lot. Our street is pretty good, so we're lucky for that. As for the places I miss going to the most....stores (especially Target :-), restaurants, library, etc.
As far as the dishes, I am really minimal with how many dishes we own. (One place setting per person, 1 spatula, 2 skillets, 3 pots, etc). It forces us to handwash them throughout the day and then I put it all in the dishwasher at night. It’s the only way I can stay on top of it all.
That's awesome! I really admire you for having only what you truly need. :)
I appreciate your honesty. I love Disney too
❤️ I’m sure there are many blessings in store for your family this year.
Thank you! You too!
I have been home all this time, too. My husband has been doing any shopping we need to do [with a mask, of course]. Then when he gets everything home I wipe everything down. yuck. We are retired so we are kind of used to staying home, but now I am getting ready to get out. NC has started phase 1 of reopening and I am ready for phase 3. VIRUS LEAVE!!!
Yes, we've started phase 1, too but that doesn't help much since not many stores are open during this phase.
This situation has taken alot of freedoms from all of us, and I don't think it's easy for anyone.
My isolation began March 14th. Until this past weekend I had only been on 2 trips outside. 1 to a garden store, and 2. To the feed store, but I stayed in the truck. That was nearly 2 months of almost total isolation, ecept from family ofcorse. Texas is now partially open, that does not mean that my family is comfortable with me running around everywhere, but for mother's Day I got to go to Sam's and pick my own groceries and I went out to eat at Panera with my husband. We were the only people in the restaurant. He joked about how he bought out the restaurant for me so we could eat in privacy...lol, ofcorse he didn't, it's that no one is eating out yet.
I wanted to share that good news because little outings like that can really improve your out look and mental state. It made me think of those in nursing homes. I don't have anyone in a nursing home but if I ever do I will go visit that person and take them out, because now I appreciate how important that is. I fully understand what a big deal it is. We are all coming to a deeper gratitude of simple freedoms. It is a good place to be, to be looking for and appreciating each and every blessing. You are doing great Becky, each thing we do to lift our mood helps.
haha I'm glad you got to have that "private" dining experience! Plus, you can never go wrong with Panera, right?! I love what you said about nursing homes because I never thought about it that way but you're so right! I'm sure this is what they feel like every single day. :(
@@aplacetonest Yes, that was put on my heart. My mother in law does not drive and depends on us, so that's a similar situation as well. Soon we will be talking about how we are adjusting our homeschool schedules so we can vacation and go to the beach ECT. Hang in there, we will get through this!
We missed our April Disney trip and have rescheduled for fall. I think we are just going to cancel because no way am I wearing a mask in Florida on an expensive Disney trip. I’m holding off another month or 2 to see what happens. It was or is going to be my sons first trip so I want it to be magical. I’m willing to wait
I know! We rescheduled for September and November but if they require masks or limited capacity, I'm not interested. It's too expensive to be miserable!
Our second visit to WDW is planned for September, but now I'm second-guessing it. It's not even about Covid-19. It's more about how much it costs to have a trip that may be completely pared down due to restrictions. I'm leaning toward rescheduling for December. But, of course, that's gonna cost a bunch more. :( I'm just not even excited about this trip anymore some days.
We have a trip planned for September and one for November. Surely between one of those times we will be able to go! But you're right, I'm not going if there are a bunch of weird requirements like masks or limited capacity.
@@aplacetonest That's funny. Our backup is November, too. I thought the same thing as you. 😃
I think a lot of recycling items were shipped to China. But I'm not certain.
Yes, I'd heard that about the paper. I"m not sure why China would want our paper?
@@aplacetonest I heard it was glass recycling in our area that went. LOL We still have pick up but its every two weeks so we still have to throw a lot away.
I have heard the same. They charge a lot of money for our recycled goods. Take it out to the ocean and dump it. It’s so sad and misleading. I’m working on bringing less waste into our home.
My son, who is about to turn 12 has been very clingy to me and his Dad since all this started and I asked him about his feelings and he replied he was scared to death that me and his Dad would get this virus and die. All we could do was reassure him but it’s difficult when this crap is in your face 24/7. I don’t know about anyone else’s but I don’t know ANYONE that has gotten this virus, the people they know don’t know anyone who has this virus. My husband is considered an “essential” so he’s had to go to work everyday which has made our son even more anxious about this whole thing. I’m tired, angry and fed up with all of this. I’m sure I would feel differently if someone I loved got this virus and passed away because of it but as of yet that hasn’t happened and in the mean time ourselves, our kids, our world is just in chaos with no end in sight. How do we as parents reassure our children when this is all over?
That is so heartbreaking! I don't even let my kids watch the news...ever! It's just too negative and half of it isn't true anyway. Your comment actually inspired me to make a video about helping kids to handle this whole thing so thank you for that! I hope your son starts to feel better about everything as time goes on. I'm sending prayers your way!
Thank you for this video ❤ I have changed my daily habits a little bit during this quarantine time. I sometimes order food delivery and sometimes go to a grocery. When I am outside, I sometimes buy coffee to go - some cafes have an opened window ☺ Fortunatelly, it is still possible to recycle in my area ☺
It's so nice to get out now and then isn't it? I haven't been inside a store for months so I know when I do, I'm going to feel like everyone is poison. lol
@@aplacetonest It sometimes is ☺ But I am at home a lot, so I often feel everyone is poison 😀 So, I understand you so much 😉
My states stay at home order expired🙌🏻I’m also done with school for this year.
We are starting to break free this weekend!!!!
That's awesome!
I love how you say "break free." It totally feels like an escape from prison, right? lol
I miss Disney so much 😭 I feel you, mama. My husband has been working from home for the last 6 weeks. I love him. I need him to go back to the office 😳 I have discovered and now love mobile check deposit too! I have left the house during all of this, but I do wear a mask and have hand sanitizer. Hopefully this will all be over soon. Who knows. Our state is pretty much back open, but I’m not willing to risk getting back to normal. Both of my kids are high risk, so we’re going to spend most of our time at home for the foreseeable future.
Yes, missing Disney is a real struggle! lol I get so homesick for it sometimes. If your kids are high risk then it's definitely smart to stay home longer. What do they like to do to pass the time?
@@aplacetonest My son plays guitar, likes to make movies, and video games (no shame). My daughter likes to draw a lot. We also watch things on Disney + together. They both have school work everyday as well.
I can so relate to homeschooling with a husband home! It's not been easy, we are still thrown off. Maybe back to normal in the fall?? My husband is a public school teacher so he's home til then. Honestly, I miss our routine. I am glad you mentioned that!
Yep, that extra person home can really throw things off! It makes you realize how much of a creature of habit we all are!
Also sorry I’m annoying with comments lately. Have you ever considered Disney vacation club? Seems like it would make sense for you guys since you go every year and it’s like been going on for generations? Or did you consider it when your kids were younger?
You're not annoying! I've considered it but it's very expensive and is a bit restrictive of how we like to vacation.
@@aplacetonest Gotcha!
In our territory, the government just put out a plan yesterday to only stop this quarantine WHEN THERE IS A VACCINE SO NEXT YEAR SOMETIME! We are dying. THERE HASN'T BEEN A SINGLE CASE IN WEEKS! Also, our borders are closed and we are in a really isolated area so it's crazy.
Oh my goodness! Where do you live? That is so overbearing and awful! I'm so sorry!
Can’t believe you are enduring that in Yellowknife, NT!! I am in Idaho and our state is opening up. Many places can’t reopen because people have gotten jobs other places or moved places where there was work. My niece was laid off from a hospital because they had no work. I wish all these precautions had been taken for other viruses.
I have been going to the store at least once a week and sometimes more (large family and store limits make it necessary), we get take out more often than usual to support local businesses. My husband still goes to work most days.we don't do a lot of vacations so I'm really sad to have to cancel our vacation this year, we really need that break.
I'm so sorry about your vacation! Where were you planning to go?
@@aplacetonest we live in Nebraska and we're just going to Hot Springs Arkansas. We like to do nature areas on vacation.
I have to get fresh air.. at least. Totally feeling the homeschool burnout but..like.. what else are we going to do..LOL!
Me, too and with the weather, that's been really difficult! WHY IS IT RAINY AND CLOUDY EVERY DAY?! I just don't get it.
I homeschool as well, and like you we planned our homeschool year to end two days before a two week trip to Germany and Switzerland. We are supposed to leave May 24 but instead of anxiously awaiting our trip I'm busy trying to collect our refunds. I'm hoping we can go next spring but it's still sad so I completely understand how you feel about Disney.
Oh no! I hope you're able to get your money back and that you're able to travel, as planned, very soon!
These last two months have definitely been a self reflection of realizing how difficult it is not feeling the security of being free to get out of the house like Becky stated.
I'm also like Becky where that freedom of just getting out has been extremely difficult.
One thing I have learned from this is to find joys even in the simplest moments and not dwell on the things I can't do even though it's completely frustrating.
One verse that has stuck out to me while Becky was talking is:
2 Corinthians 12:9. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.". Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Super BIG mom helps and joys:
1.)A great comfort besides the Bible is, Tender Mercy for a Mother's Soul by Angela Thomas Guffey.
You will find so many great comforts in her book as she knows the way to a Godly mom is seeking to take care of her soul!
2.) Social distance kayaking with a friend, fishing, book swap.( Yes, I do wear a face mask...but at least it gets me out of the house)
3.) Buying flower seeds and planting them in many different pots around outside and giving them away.
(plants cheer anyone up)
3.) If you have daughters in the house...have a toe nail painting party...get some cool nail polish and find some fun designs on youtube!
4.) Draw together with your kids and take a picture of yours and theirs! Fun Memories!
UA-cam link:
ua-cam.com/channels/5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ.html
School: Are you feeling burned out or you have no more lessons?!
Give yourself grace today and go to:
coronavirushomeschooling.com/
Fun Recipe Ideas:
Breakfast- Granola! Add in yogurt or milk for a yummy cereal
(We actually do not buy cereal anymore because the kids are hungry within a 1/2 hour)
Granola recipe:
12 c rolled oats
1 Tbls cinnamon
3 Tbls sugar
1/2 teas nutmeg
1/2 whole wheat flour
Mix above ingredients in a large bowl and stir together
1 c. coconut oil ------- melt in glass measuring cup in microwave
1 1/4 c honey --------- add to melted coconut oil and stir together
Pour over stirred oats, add dried fruit(optional) raisins, craisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc
Spread on a greased cooking sheet and Bake @ 325 degrees for 13-15 minutes (starts to get a little brown just around the edges, when done)
(The longer you leave it cool, the harder your granola will be) I leave it out for about 15 minutes:)
*Before baking always add in your dried fruit or seeds.
Lunch:
Baked Mozzarella Sticks w/ a your choice of green salad, and apple slices
Toss 8 mozzarella sticks in flour, dip in 1 beaten egg, then roll in whole wheat panko(or any type works) to coat.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees until crisp.(6-7) minutes. Serve with marinara or pizza sauce.
Avocado Turkey Toasts w/ strawberries and yogurt dip
Mash 1 avocado with 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Spread on 2 toasted split honey-wheat English muffins. Top with sliced turkey breast.
Strawberry and Yogurt Dip
Swirl 3 Tbls strawberry preserves and 1/4 teaspoon each vanilla extract and ground cinnamon into 1 cup of lowfat plain Greek yogurt. Serve with skewered strawberries for dipping.
Dinner:
Are you craving Chinese??
Try this baked honey garlic recipe! Serve with warm rice and enjoy! Our family didn't like the green onions on top..but use if yours does;)
(Excuse the swear word,I wouldn't normally post this but she has amazing and yummy recipes)
damndelicious.net/2014/07/25/baked-honey-garlic-chicken/
I go to the grocery store once a week and we eat out once a week--obviously take out...chickfila, starbucks, chinese, pizza etc. We still have recycling. Your trash is coming but not recycling...how weird. Yes dishes are such a pain. My dishwasher was broken for over 6 months and my hubby fixed it during this quarantine. So thankful for that. We eat 3 meals a day at home everyday anyway but still. My hubby has been throwing off our groove a little bit but more so with my home daycare...he's like a nazi...stop stomping...stop touching my couch pillows LOL. 4 year olds just do those things HAHA. Our homeschool has carried on as usual. We have been doing major renovations over here too...built a new dresser...new paint etc. We are scheduled to end our school year June 5th as was scheduled before quarantine.
haha The daycare Nazi! I'm glad your dishwasher is fixed now because I can't imagine now having one but I guess I'm spoiled! June 5th is right around the corner. :)
Did your stay at home order was lifted?
Yes, but if you don't wear a mask then the stores that are open have a right to refuse you service. There aren't many stores open anywhere so there's nowhere really to go.
We're mostly going to the grocery store, the recycle center, and a Dollar General Store that's only 2 minutes from our house. We're not eating out or getting take-out, and I'm so so so tired of eating my own cooking!! Although family and friends always seem to like my cooking, I don't think I'm a good cook and don't enjoy cooking. Dirty dishes multiply in our house....we run the dishwasher often plus we hand wash a lot of things too. Keep staying safe and healthy.
Yes, I'm tired of my own cooking, too! I am slowly starting to get food to-go just to break up the monotony and start to feel a bit more normal. We've only done that twice since I filmed this video. I don't shop at Dollar General but I sure miss Dollar Tree! I just wonder what amazing things they have that I'm missing out on! LOL
I'm in Australia and our government has this virus pretty much under control (for the time being anyway) but most people are still being very cautious. My husband's office is still closed and he is working from home. We homeschool also so that aspect is business as usual but we do miss external classes and being able to pop to the shops or see friends/family (and feel comfortable about it).
I'm glad Australia seems to be handling this well! Yes, I miss just running to the store to get something or look around. I really miss Dollar Tree and Ollie's! Also, I REALLY need a haircut! lol What stores do you miss shopping at the most?
@@aplacetonest I would probably say Target and similar shops I miss the most. As for haircuts, I have become the family hairdresser including for myself. Just need a good quality pair of hair cutting scissors!
Bless you.
Bless you, too! I hope you have a great day!
I laughed when you said you did mobile deposit. I just did my first one yesterday and it felt way too easy. Give me the complicated going to the bank business 😂😅
haha I know!
We are so much alike.
My husband tells me I don’t know how to relax. I related so heavily to those sort of personality traits that are both blessings and curses. I also need to leave the house every day even if it’s just for drive through coffee. So I really sympathize and am so sorry you don’t get to go on your trip. We wanted to take our family to the Smokey mountains this year and that’s not likely to happen. 😭
I'm glad you can relate! I hope you get to go the the Smoky Mountains soon and when you do, YOU HAVE to eat at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg! It's my favorite place to eat in the world!
Now that your older daughter is in high school, will you let her take AP exams? I'm in public school, but I've heard homeschoolers can self study for the exams and still earn college credit.
Instead of AP she's going to take some CLEP exams as well as dual credit classes.
Wow we are still able to go out. We can walk bike ride boat kayak etc as long as we social distance. You guys cant go for a drive or to a park?
All playgrounds are closed and if we want to go to a nature path park, we have to make a reservation. Of course, reservations are hard to come by and the weather has been soooo rainy and cold, it makes that almost impossible.
Morning 🌞
Good morning! ☀️
Go camping in your back yard for a week. The kids would probably love it. Lol
But...but...does that mean I would have to camp, too!? lol
Of course you would. You might enjoy it. Have you ever been camping? We started camping when our son was in scouts. We learned to just love it and our kids still love it even though they are grown and married. Getting out in the fresh air and having a camp fire is just relaxing to me. I admit that it isn't for everyone. Lol
Yeah.... my husband has to teach from home now, but luckily we have a downstairs he stays in.... I get a little bothered when he just comes up for lunch 😳🤣. All just joking, but really this was OUR time lol. Same on Disney. Our “home” is Disneyland Paris now since we moved to Germany, and we have to try to explain the same thing to people when they wonder how we can keep going; that it’s a place we can go and not think about anything else. Sigh. We miss it so much.
I'm so glad you can relate! It's been a definite change to have my husband home but now that he's going back to work, I'll have to get "unused" to having him home. lol Hopefully we can all get back to Disney soon!