Well, this has been quite a month. The first week or so started out fairly normal but quickly changed to what is, for the foreseeable future, a new normal. The kids started Virtual Learning School, with me as the work monitor. Thankfully, Kaitlyn’s fairly self-sufficient now that she’s had a few days to learn the ropes. Jackson likes to have company at all times and is easily side-tracked when things stop being fun, so we’re working together to get his work completed each day. Hopefully, we can keep up a good rhythm and find ways to enjoy our extra family time. So, without further ado, here are my Four Somethings, COVID-19 edition part one.
Something Loved
The YMCA where we exercised closed at the same time as schools. I still like breaking a sweat every couple of days so I have loved all of the ways to get an instructor-led workout in. My favorite for a fast, effective workout is Betty Rocker. She has a lot of no-equipment-needed workouts often tabata-style but also some barre workouts. Adriene is still my go-to yoga instructor. Our Y even got in on it, offering some Facebook-live instructor-led workouts. I love all of the options that are available to keep me in good shape while not venturing out of the house.
Something Read
I have been a Jen Hatmaker fan since before I was selected to be on her launch team for her For the Love book in 2015. She has a new one coming out next month called Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire and it is excellent (read my review here). I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical book (I have an e-version) and read through it again. If you’re local, I’m hoping to do a book study in the fall so I can discuss it in person with others, assuming we can meet in groups again.
Something Treasured
When we purchased our house this past summer, we were excited about having an unfinished basement. We got quotes and picked a contractor who started working on our project in January. The project was completed on March 18th. We moved in last weekend and are already over the moon with the extra space for our family. The kids love it and use it the most right now. I am so grateful for the timeliness of the project’s completion.
Something Ahead
Now we come to the tricky part of this prompt. All of our plans have been canceled for the foreseeable future. My aunt and uncle had planned to visit us in April, but that is not happening now, obviously. However, there’s one thing that will still happen, even if we aren’t able to have all of the usual celebration of previous years. That is Easter. We have often spent it getting dressed up and driving to my in-laws’ house. Last year, we were in Durham to celebrate my eldest nephew joining the church. I don’t yet know what this year will look like but I do know that the season still contains all of the hope and joy we are able to find in Jesus.
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Those are my Four Somethings for March. I’d love to hear some of your highlights and celebrations for this past month. We need to keep looking for the bright spots in this unusual time.
Easter will, no doubt, be a different one this year. At least, in our celebrating – through quarantines and distances. But, Easter will still be a reality…and how wonderful is that! Just like all of the Bible truths we hold dear. Those have not changed:) Hope you have a wonderful weekend. I see lots of fun family time in that new basement! Enjoy!!
It’s encouraging that we can still remember the hope and grace that’s found in Easter.
What a blessing to have the remodel finished “just in time!” It looks beautiful.
Indeed, and we are quite grateful.
I miss going to our rec center for classes too. They began offering free online Les Mills classes, which I like. I think I am going to borrow some of my hubby’s weights and do Body Pump today.
Perfect timing on the basement reno. It looks beautiful!
I hope that you did your Body Pump class. I always feel better after a good exercise session.
I love the new basement! It looks beautiful and functional. We enter the visual education world in April. I may have to check in with you for some tips!
We’ve completed eight days of virtual learning and it has gotten easier as we’ve gone. The only frustration is when the apps and programs are slow or won’t load, but it’s to be expected with the number of people trying to access them at the same time.
Your basement looks lovely! And I have been looking at online workouts as well over the last few days, trying to find something that works in a limited space. I’ll have a look at the ones you’ve recommended!
Yay! I’m so happy the basement got done in time!!!