Distance Learning Here We Come
School beings on Monday and I feel woefully unprepared. I'm taking on distance learning this year because it's the safest option.
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August 15, 2020
Balancing work and kids and school and COVID19
I'm spending way too much time on the phone today trying to manage several problems at the same time and it's just a lot bit overwhelming. While I'm on what feels like a perpetual hold, waiting for a representative to answer, I'm working on tomorrow's podcast release. The kids are really demanding my attention today and there's simply not enough of me to go around. I feel incredibly flustered right now because I can't seem to accomplish anything today. Trying to find a balance between work and kids is so difficult right now. I imagine it's only going to get more difficult as school re-enters our life. I can't record anything until my replacement Rodecaster Pro arrives today. It's being replaced under warranty and I'm sorta dead in the water…
August 13, 2020
Look what we found
So the boys and I were able to get out for a little bit last night. We went for a walk at a remote location about 20 minutes from home. We did see other people but were able to avoid them. The boys needed the time and while we were out, we found a few painted rocks along the way. Everyone found one except Gavin because he wasn't looking for any. Instead, he just listened to music and enjoyed the short walk. I'm not sure we'll be able to get out again this week but I'm glad we were able to last night.
August 13, 2020
What do I mean when I say we’re on lockdown?
I wanted to clarify something. When I say that we're on lockdown, I'm referring to the fact that 99.95% of the time we're at home. We have zero contact with other people. The boys have seen their mom twice because everyone needs to quarantine for 14 days prior to the kids going over. It's not as easy for them to do that. We connect with my parents through Facebook portal and the kids love it. They've stopped by and we've visited from good distance away but that's pretty rare because my neighborhood is pretty active and no one is following the mask mandate. I don't want my parents taking any chances either. That said, I do try to get the kids out into the woods a few times a week…
August 12, 2020
Creating An Eco-Friendly Home For Your Family
Creating a beautiful home for your family is an ongoing project, you’ll want to get the interior design work right, create a safe place, and to keep your home eco-friendly. With these top ideas creating an eco-friendly home needn’t be a chore. pexels 1. Choose eco-fabrics When we are decorating our homes, we need to pick out plenty of fabrics. From sofas to curtains, cushions and tablecloths, be sure to choose fabrics that are eco-friendly. A few options include: Soy cashmere: Soy fabric is made using soybean hulls; these hulls would otherwise go to waste in food production. Soy plants have minimal impact on the environment during the growing process, and they are also compostable. Soy cashmere is well regarded for its UV resistance and antibacterial properties. Bamboo: Bamboo absorbs…
August 12, 2020
I’ve been a single parent for exactly 1 year today and I have some thoughts
It's been one year since I became a single parent again. I've said before that I'm really weird with milestones and anniversaries because they mark moments in my life that were impactful for whatever reason. Maybe I'm too sentimental but it's just sorta the way I am. Everything in my life changed on August 10, 2019. I've been quite busy these last 365 days because the kids require the vast majority of my time and energy. Who am I kidding, they require more time and energy than I have on a good day. While none of this has been or likely will ever be easy, I've experienced a great deal of personal growth along the way. I'm learning a great deal about myself. What I deserve, what I don't deserve,…
August 12, 2020
I haven’t figured out how to approach all of this
I'm going to be splitting my focus this week between work and getting the kids ready to begin school next week. I have an interview first thing this morning and then a business meeting in the afternoon. After that, I'm working with the boys to help them get organized and prepped for school to begin next Monday. There are a few phone calls I need to make to the school to figure out some of the logistics that I have questions about. I need to look at a new desk for the boys as well. We have one but I'd like for each of the boys to have their own setup. I haven't figured out how to approach all of this just yet. There are a few things that I'll…
August 11, 2020
My little victory over #depression and a gentle reminder to all of you
First of all, I really appreciate all the love and support. We're all in this together and I sometimes forget that. Thank you for the many reminders. ☺ I wanted to share a bit more about something I alluded to in the previous post (see here). Yesterday, Elliott did his daily can we go walking Dad. I wish I could take them whenever they wanted me to but the truth is, I honestly don't feel it's always safe. There are also times when I simply lack the motivation and energy. That's usually due complications related to my ongoing war with depression. Without fail, Elliott asked me to take them all to Quail Hollow, a park within driving distance from our house. It's one of our favorite places to visit during…
August 9, 2020
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