Hiatus

 It's been 3 months since I have written! Once Phase 1 happened at the end of May, we have been getting out a lot more and socializing.

It's now nearing the end of August. We have a had a great summer.

We are in month 6 of COVID life. I was reflecting on how it's changed our lives. It's simplified things. Our schedule is a lot more empty. We have been forced to simplify our lives. Our life has been stripped to the basics: family, friends, work. The kids each have one activity now- Andrew does baseball, Abby does dance.

We see a lot fewer people than in normal times. We see family and some friends. Every time you get together with someone socially , you are exposing yourself and vise versa. So we keep circles small. 

Our rules right now are we only do things outdoors. We keep our distance when getting together with friends and relatives.

COVID tests relationships. We are together ALL THE TIME so sometimes we get on each other's nerves. We need to find a way to take space from each other when in need of a break. I go on walks by myself when I need a break. A walk ALWAYS makes me feel better! I need to remember that. I have also gone on drives around the neighborhood and listened to music.

We go on vacation Tuesday. I am very excited for Kyle to take off work!!!