Feeling lucky, again for where we live. Rode our bikes to the bay beach, shovels in hand… to dig holes!
Alex and I walked down to the cape and left two boys and two shovels. Braved the wind and a few showers. Returned to some big “cave” holes. Simple pleasures…
Hmmm. What to do… what do do… marking! Yay!
Convinced the boys to play trains in the attic (roof space). Lost them for hours.
Had to get outside today. Was very windy and wet.
What else? Marking… gee these are exciting days.
About to be three days of rain… gonna miss the sun!
What did we do today?
Hmmmmm…. marking!
Played some cards
Watch the rain pelt against the glass.
Definatly a movie day!
Last week of school term was crazy… trying to juggle working from home and online learning so it is only natural that I not worry about my own children’s school work, right? Today I finally had a good look at what was set and realized the battle (kids at home don’t want to do school work) that lay ahead.
I decided to setup a space for each subject and write sticky notes for each of my children under each task. This took a bit of time, but I think in the long term it will be of great benefit. Thinking I will suggest this to my student as well…
Now… how to motivate them to do the work! Next challenge.
Our exercise today was a boogie board at the beach. Things will be different tomorrow when the rain sets in. Enjoying the sunshine while it’s here.
How to socialize whilst staying at home: today was our first social Zoom with friends. Red wine, cheese and a couch. Not the same as being in the same room… but still nice to connect.
Loss of my best mates father to cancer… the sadness is hard to bear. Whilst in Europe I contemplated if I could fly back so support her… now we are so close. Yet I am unable to visit her and give her the support she needs. Seems unfair…
Routine helps….
Morning = coffee in the sit hammock (when not cold, wet or windy)
Articles: what is going on in the world (other than Covid 19)
Activity: Today a paddle, put Star Wars on for the boys and took out a friends sea kayaks. Water this morning was like glass…
Evening: family game of some sort
Must be school holidays… puzzel time!!! Teaching a bit of world geography at the same time.
Zoom chat meeting for Heath, great for him to “see” his friends. Setup a LEGO challenge. Create a family…
So… I have decided to try and phone a person a day. Just to say Hi and keep in touch.
Highlight today: marking Science tests! Ughh Still have to get that stuff done!
Was a bit strange to see the “beach closed” sign. Still allowed to walk, swim and surf. Very greatful to live here.
I started to reminiss about my time as a Divemaster in Training in Bega Lagoon Fiji… I was thinking about the metal pole we used to keep the tiger sharks away… might also be a good social distancing tool.
Ahhh those were the days… The excitement for the today?
I got the printer working! Woo Hoo! 🙂
And…
1.5 m mandated… easy to do that here. Feeling really blessed that we can still enjoy a good family surf session at home, where we all stand up!
Today was one of those ‘out of the box’ days where we could almost forget the troubles if the world. Feeling very strongly about our community and how many local families have has to close their business doors. Some really tough times on the way…
Family Adventures... at home? 