lately
Ah where do I start?
We are back from our little vacation and it was perfect.. a post on that will be coming soon..
The kids started school.. they had two virtual days.. it was smooth sailing for the 5th grader.. not so much for the 1st grader.. I wanted to send that teacher a big virtual hug.. juggling twenty something 6 year olds in school and online at the same time can't be easy. Currently their school day ends at 12pm which I guess is great for the teacher.. less great for me. Waking up early has been a real struggle.
They went to school in person for two days as well.. it's been pretty uneventful so far.. thankfully. I got them lanyards (that is such a weird word) for their masks so they don't accidentally drop them on the floor. In fact M and I attached them to our masks as well and found them very useful.
On inquiring I was not quite surprised when the boys said they prefer virtual learning to in person. They are introverts and don't crave the need to be around others.. not sure if that is a good or bad quality.. good in a pandemic I suppose. They like to be in their own space without the stress of masks etc.
We thought to make little thank you care packages to give to the teachers and bus driver on the first day. It contained a hand sanitizer, packet of wipes, packet of tissues and a couple of Emergen-C packets.
On a separate note.. in a promotion with Nakturnal I received these incredibly stunning earrings. The brand has a beautiful array of stylish and chic gold earrings.
I just finished reading Little Fires Everywhere and am currently devouring A Curse so Dark and Lonely. I haven't watched the Little Fire show.. I heard mixed reviews and don't want that to affect my experience of the book. I'll write reviews soon.
I also just finished watching Anne with an E. It was positively delightful. It had a dark edge and touched upon a lot of current social issues while still being set in the 1800's. I was midway through it's second season.. there are a total of three when I found out it had been cancelled. I had watched Anne of Green Gables growing up and I was concerned they would not be able to end the series with a satisfying close. But while hurried they were able to tie up many loose ends and I honest to God clapped and squealed in the end with M staring at me, eyebrow raised.
I am now watching 'The Boys' with M and The Great on my own, which is loosely based on Catherine the Great. It stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. They are both great in it.. but I have a soft spot for Hoult.. the little boy from About a Boy. Umbrella Academy has been repeatedly recommended so that's next on the list. What are you watching right now?
Oh and I almost forgot!
Comments
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
Love your idea of attaching the masks.
Have a cozy day. : )
Have a pleasant week.
~Sheri
*Oh Yes, the Catholic Masses are also nice on tv, and I appreciate that they offer them, although I do miss going in person. : )
Great idea for the little "care packages", too. I'm sure they were appreciated!
Back last spring I started wearing my mask tied around my neck with a ribbon and/or an extra-long shoelace. It makes it really easy for me to have it with me all the time and not forget to grab it, and easy enough to change out when I need to put the mask in the laundry. The lanyard is a good idea.
i found a few painted rocks at my favorite lake, i photographed them and left them there. it has inspired me to paint some also. i just started to paint them but i will definitely share pictures of mine!!!
The lanyards was a brainwave. As were the care packages. Thank you.
And yes, as an introvert, some aspects of the pandemic are much easier.
Stay safe, stay well.
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You are so sweet to make gift bags like that.
XOXO
Jodie
Hope your week is off to a good start :)
Away From Blue
PS Are you in Season 2 of The Boys? And thanks for the heads up about Anne with an E:)
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Carrie
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Can't wait to hear about your trip, Hena!