We’ve been working from home and homeschooling since before it was cool/government-mandated.
Five years in Montana conditioned us for seasonal hibernation and social distance– stockpiling necessities, staying in for long stretches, venturing out for quiet country drives or isolated outdoor adventures. Still, we live in closer community now, and like most everyone we’re missing out on a ton of activities: Youth group, theatre, Bible studies, co-op, choir, Little League, dance, lacrosse, Shakespeare Club… We miss our friends and family something fierce, and have gotten creative in our quarantining.
Church, speech therapy, and piano lessons have gone digital, which has been a real blessing.
Husband may be introverted, but he does not idle and gets stir crazy quicker than most. As a result, he’s knocked out an incredible amount of projects on the new house in addition to his regular workload AND hunting & gathering for the family’s necessities:
cat-door from laundry room into garage switched out several light fixtures 
new flooring in two bathrooms installed two new toilets had a fun package delivered to surprise the kiddos some assembly required his trusty sidekick he goes out, solo, tactically and strategically, to replenish our supplies, maintains our weekly produce shipment, and has discovered grocery delivery trophy shot, quite a victory as we were precariously low
The kids have kept up regular homeschool studies and filled in the gaps with creative pursuits we often don’t have margin for with our full schedule…
homemade mochi whilst skyping virtual art instruction on St. Patty’s day learning to make cinnamon toast, an essential life skill homemade gummies baking… … and learning to read recipes correctly homemade sushi and then playing Sushi Go book-inspired snacks reading through the Ramona series with Little Man and completing projects inspired by the text 
imaginary animal, ala Ramona braids on braids on braids
We’ve gotten outside a bit, too– socially distanced, of course. Fresh air and sunshine are vital, even in the midst of a pandemic.
#plagueready 
Grandparents have swung by for waves from the car or across the street, plus we did a ride-by on bikes one sunny afternoon.
Some parting shots & thoughts:
apoca-chocolate stash 
can of green beans large enough to get her through quarantine 
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Happy quarantining!
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