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Day #3

A much better sleep last night.... might have been helped by the two glasses of red wine :)

We are all trying to find out feet; working out how to make this work without everyone being stressed.

The kids have been happy to work with me, they usually aren’t so that is a bonus.  But how much is too much? I’m happy to take it slow, pursue things they are interested in and build learning around it.  But my main priority is their mental health and well being.  We all need happy kids and to get that we need to be happy.  

Today I managed a quick walk and some weeding in the garden.  The boys played on the trampoline and worked together to try and make a ramp for their bikes.  Darrin washed the windows and spent time working on the gates he is making for the outside space.  Quite productive really.

Kids are out of whack with eating, so not quite our usual routine - but how can it be?  It’s 4pm and they are eating cereal.... but they are happy and I am chilled and Darrin is in his mancave!

I also managed another chapter of my book ‘Basic Facts About Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems’.  So glad I have managed to start it.  Such an easy read, yet so helpful and informative.  Really makes me think about the MSL training.  I’ve been tossing between two different courses and finding it hard to decide..... lots to think about.

Take care,

Dee

[findingmrsbruce]

Day #2

As much as I was prepared for this, last night I didn’t sleep too well.  My mind kept quietly wandering off wondering about what the days ahead will look like.  Luckily the kids slept...  Hubby got up early as he needed to put things in place for his employees.  He’s stressed but trying not to show it - nothing new there.

I listened to the PM today and she explained that the effects of the lockdown won’t show for a few weeks.  This is because the cases at the moment have been infected last week.... so, the numbers will continue to rise for a week or so, but hopefully after that there will be a downturn, providing everyone does their part.

A goal for me in the coming weeks is to be mindful and grateful, as well as continue to move and nourish my body & mind.  Last year, I was crippled with anxiety after the Mosque shootings here in Christchurch and I have worked so hard to crawl out of that dark place.  So on that note:

* I’m grateful for the messages from friends.  I am looking forward to reconnecting with so many lovely people.

* I’m grateful that my Pilates instructor is going to begin online classes.

* I’m grateful that I can spend time with my kids and Hubby x

Take care, stay safe.

Love,

Dee

[findingmrsbruce]

Alert Level #3 - 23.03.2020

I've wanted to write a blog for a very long time, but life just gets in the way!  Well as of this afternoon, life here in N.Z. has changed..... and we have no idea for how long.  This is our 'window of opportunity' to work together and to try and prevent hundreds of deaths from COVID-19. So here is my opportunity to begin a blog; a way to stay connected and get my thoughts out on paper... kinda. I did keep my boys home today.  I hadn't planned to, to be honest.  But my eldest, Mr11, came to talk to me this morning.  He told me he did not want to go to school and said he simply did not feel safe with so many people in such close contact - fair enough! Luckily, I am not currently teaching, so there was no issue there for us and as I have been half expecting this to happen, I've been thinking of 'things' do with them. Both my boys have dyslexia - one formally diagnosed and one suspected.  My eldest also has dysgraphia.  I have a multitude of books and online readings I've been hoping to work my way through for ages .... in order to build my knowledge and understanding of the Science of Reading, so in many ways, I am looking forward to not having the usual daily expectations (that I tend to place on myself).   That said, I am not making light of the situation and indeed I am really grateful for the stance our Prime Minister has taken. #gohardgofast Anyway, first post done.  Thanks for reading.  

Take care, stay safe.Dee #day1 p.s.  Had to cancel my hair appointment tonight!!  Going to be grey by the end of this!