Quarantined - Week 1

So much has changed in our world since my last blog post. On March 16th President Trump advised Americans to practice social distancing and to avoid groups and keep 6 feet distance. We are to avoid groups of bigger than ten and thus schools, restaurants, bars, and some stores closed down. On March 19th Governor Abbott issued an executive order for people in Texas to avoid social gatherings of more than 10 as well as the closure of dine-in restaurants, bars, schools, and gyms. He said work places could remain open, but only essential personnel should work and the others should work from home. This would remain into effect until April 3rd. This was the first time we would have a public health disaster in over 100 years.

On March 18th we received word from Tomball ISD that the schools would remain closed through April 10th and remote learning would start next week on March 23rd. We also received word that there would be no STAAR (state mandated) testing this year. Dyanmos soccer sent out a web based workouts to keep the boys active at home. Casen continues to have baseball practice since not all boys are showing up, so there are less than 10 people together and they are outside.

We ourselves have not done too much this week . . . I have put together a couple puzzles, the boys have seen way more time on technology then they should, although we have gone on walks and bike rides. We have also had a family game night. I attempted to go to the grocery store to get our weekly groceries and the shelves were almost bare. I did not get more than half the things on my list. Everything has been bought up, even things like enchilada sauce . . . who knew?? The things people are hoarding is beyond me. They act like they will never get to leave their homes again. It really is mind blowing how empty the shelves are. I regret I did not take a picture.

While at the ranch over Spring Break, Camden tried bell peppers for the first time and loved them. Since that time, he has asked that we plant a bell pepper plant. So the boys and I headed to Home Depot and we bought all the needed supplies to plant one. Since it appears we will be home for awhile, it will be fun to watch it grow!