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Week Recap

The weeks go by fast despite no where to go. 

  • Kids continue to not be excited about the home school work.  They aren't motivated and I am failing at finding a way to get them on board.  I will keep trying!  I don't worry they will fail behind - but I just want them to progress like they would have if they were in school.   I do know that they are able to spend more quality time on learning other things.  Reese is baking more - and learning that following a recipe exactly is critical.   Parker is cooking, becoming a master fisherman and started a little business.  I think my biggest angst around what the fall will look like.  I read all of these articles on what "may" be; and it just makes my mind go crazy.   We will figure it out, whatever it is. 
  • Aaron and Parker fished every chance they could.  Our freezer is getting full and I am so grateful for that.   Aaron gives fish away to friends and family.  Parker would eat it every day and Reese is still not a fan!  We have a routine after they get home from fishing, guys clean them and bring them in the house and then I wash and bag up to freeze. 
  • I cleaned out more cupboards and drawers - there is no where to donate anything so I make some things into rags.  Load stuff in the back of my car to donate (ugh!) and some things just get thrown out.  
  • I walked everyday.  I am hitting the bike path at Meisner and Belle River and then walk to Marine City and back.   
  • Tried a new recipe - Taco Stuffed peppers.   
  • Got out the books next to my bed, put them on the shelf if I have read them and prioritized what I want to read next. 
  • Watched Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu- it was a book and was an excellent series to watch! 
  • Ordered Chinese food
  • Celebrated Parker's birthday! 
  • Worked everyday
Not sure what the weekend will bring - maybe tackle some weeds and clean out the garage.  Or paint the hall upstairs.  So many options!   

I pray that in the weeks ahead -  conflicting data, biased news reporting slows down and clear plans on what the future holds unfolds.  

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