katielicht

Uh all the days kind of run together now??

Weekdays: we wake up, watch TV, we do some school work from the kid’s e-learning plans. Social studies and Khan Academy and daily journals for David. Spelling notebook and math workbook (sometimes) and EpicBooks for Norah. Plus pearler beads and drawing for art, trumpet lessons for David on FaceTime with Grandpa, walks with Mookie and playing outside for PE. 

I let them play A LOT of video games. Like, probably too many. There's only so many hours a day I can fill with educational activities. 

BUT Norah really learned to ride her bike this week, not even needing my help to stop or start anymore. And she’s SO proud of herself. The confidence she’s earned from this has been really incredible. 

The weekdays have really been pleasant overall. Friday we took the dog for a long walk, and I worked on some art while the kids did school, and Norah watched a movie and I took a nap. Takeout sushi for dinner. It’s been nice to have all of us home together. 

Saturday was rainy and emotionally difficult. My whole body felt full of a restlessness I couldn’t shake. Today I went for a super long walk, and listened to the week’s liturgy on my phone, and felt better. 

The first Sunday was the worst day. It turns out I can go without a LOT of public life without missing a beat but not going to church was rough. The week doesn’t feel right without it. 

some things I did today:

a long walk in the cold

attempted to read a book but failed

took apart, fixed, and put back together our vacuum cleaner

then vacuumed and swept and mopped the whole downstairs

wrote a poem about a giant anteater

started work on binding a new book

talked to my brother and mom and dad on FaceTime, plus also messaging with lots of friends and relatives I don’t normally keep in great touch with. 

a bunch of thoughts from today. 

why do I own so many nice clothes? all these dresses and itchy sweaters in my closet feel pointless now. all I really need is a set of daytime t-shirt, sweatshirt and pants (zipper and button optional), and then a set of nighttime t-shirt, sweatshirt and pants (zipper/button prohibited) 

same with jewelry. All useless now. 

I am very glad I have a dog. He’s good company and makes all of us feel happier and loved. Also a good excuse to leave the house on walks. 

I went to the grocery store today for a restock and it was actually weird to see so many people out. Aren’t we supposed to be staying home? But then again, I wasn’t staying home... So 🤷🏻‍♀️?

Actually, just as a general note: this emoji (🤷🏻‍♀️) covers a lot of bases here.

Now’s as good a time as any to revive my tumbling. It’s Thursday of Week 1 of self-quarantine and social distancing, and I’ll be honest... we are actually living our best lives this week. I feel like I’m made for this time! because here is how we live:

long walks alone

working from home by myself listening to podcasts

always keeping expectations low about kid’s school projects

not being great about making plans in advance

a house full of books and art supplies

looking out the window at birds and squirrels while drinking various beverages

Journal Flip Through November 2019-January 2020