Day Three (Wednesday, 3/18): This morning started the way each day has for me: outside with a workout. It’s my favorite way to stay grounded and energized for the rest of the not-so-normal day.

The boys woke up for their own workout before their 10am classes. They have on-line class from 10am-2pm (I appreciate the later start time so they can sleep; and I know they do too.)

Once I made sure they were settled “in class,” I checked in with my survival moms’ group chat, and we decided to hold our own Zoom Happy Hour tomorrow night. Facetime isn’t as good as in-person, but I think it’s important during this time of social distancing. So I decided to FaceTime my sister. She was in the middle of a virtual yoga class with her boys (mental note: good idea for tomorrow!) so I FaceTimed my parents.

My mom answered the call and told me she was at the doctor's office. Yikes! Nope, she’s okay; just getting bloodwork done to follow up on her immunotherapy from breast cancer in the Fall. She and my dad just returned from Hawaii and needed to grocery shop. I think they started tuning me out after 78 reminders to wash their hands.

Having stalled as long as I could, I returned to my multi-day project: cleaning out the house room-by-room, and scrubbing the baseboards. Ever since I had cataract surgery (and therefore can actually SEE), I have noticed how dirty my baseboards are. In fact, all the woodwork in my house needs a really good scrub, so I spent the better part of the day on my hands and knees scrubbing. But even my teenagers and husband notice the difference (or - God bless them - they at least tell me they do).
Shout out to my book club for responding quickly to a request for recommendations! Audible might become my new bff…or at least my cleaning bff.

In a shift from our (my husband’s) preference to cook, we ordered take out for dinner from Kelsey’s Irish Pub. The owners are good friends, and - as with all small businesses and restaurants - this shut down is rough. If you can support local restaurants (not chains!) please do.

Our family Monopoly game continued with a short-lived comeback by Edward. Not over yet... Maybe tomorrow.
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