Two days of virtual learning in the books! 

The girls did so great. Other than a few internet issues with the learning platforms they are using, the days went overall very well. It's going to be a learning process for us all. Very different to be watching their teachers in a video via their iPad, but each day will get easier. We are trying to maintain a schedule which means going to bed by 9/9:30 {8:30 for Maeve, she needs her sleep!} and all of them are up by 8am getting ready for breakfast. 9:00 is when their teachers post their work/assignments for the day so we've been working on being ready by 8:45. Both yesterday & today the girls were done by lunch time which was perfect. 

 Here is a little what school at home looks like in our house so far. Maeve & Marg prefer to be set up in the kitchen at the table near me. They are both pretty independent but need me every now & then. I've got my computer at the table too, so the three of us just hang together all morning. I had to order bins for their school things. Right now it is just everywhere because they basically brought everything home. Hoping they are here sooner than later... we need to keep our school room organized!!! 

Marin has been at her desk in her room. Easier for her to concentrate on her work without any distractions. She definitely has the biggest work load, but she has been managing it well.

 The girls have been keeping in contact with their teachers via video chats. So fun for them all to be able to see each other outside of school & check in. Gary is taking work calls & having virtual meetings all day from the sunroom & I have work/school meetings to attend as well. So much internet usage in this house!!

 Settling in to our new schedule & hanging out in pajamas all day! We've all been in comfy clothes around here all morning for sure & by afternoon we're getting dressed to head outside for some exercise and fresh air. Dinner is whatever we have in the house for groceries. I created a board that I have been changing every few days which the girls are loving. They like making the choices.

Gary went to the store on the 20th, almost 2 weeks ago & we are still good. At some point we'll need a grocery refresh but not quite yet. It's a new way of life around here. Going to the store is a big job. When we go out we are encouraged to wear face masks & have gloves on... change clothes & wash hands and/or shower as soon as you get home. We are also using disinfecting wipes to wipe down all the groceries & things that are shipped to the house. Seems a bit crazy but it is what we are all doing to prevent the spread of the virus. Hard to believe it is even happening. Just odd... but again, we are thankful for our health & time together. Just keep saying that!! xoxo