Ugh. This flu thing is killing me. And not because I’m sick. Or anyone else in our household, for that matter. Giant knock on wood, there. School closed last Wednesday. We were told it would resume on Monday. Then we were told it would resume the following Monday. As in May 11th. And now? Word on the streets is we are going to be shut down for an additional week. As in returning to school on May 18th.
Aargh.
They say not to congregate. Not to have our kids around other kids, healthy or not. To stay inside. In our own homes. And do things that we all know we should do. Wash our hands. Do not touch our faces. Cover our mouths when we sneeze. You know, stuff that heretofore only rocket scientists and brain surgeons knew to do.
Kidding. I kid.
Kinda’.
I’m irritated. We’re all irritated. It’s crazy over here, the level of fear that the local government offices involved in this decision have set into motion.
It’s the flu.
Yes, I know the big picture is that ‘they’ are trying to prevent this particular strain from morphing into a more virulent strain, come fall, but seriously? What are we going to have to do to make sure that’s not going to happen?
Apparently, home schooling is the answer. A life of solitude enjoyed in the comfort of one’s own home.
Open the schools back up! Please! We’re running out of things to do over here. And that one kid? Who had the only documented case of this flu in our school district? He’s all better now. Has been for two weeks…
And, so… a brief rundown of the last few days for our family…
Sidewalk chalk? Check.
Summer dresses on the sewing machine using this gorgeous Heather Ross print? Check.
New Princess crowns? Check.
Handmade fabric flowers lovingly cut out, formed and sewn onto the front of a plain white tee-shirt? Check. And ouch.
Homemade Ginger Chocolate Chip cookies? Check. And yum.
New books read over and over? Check.
“Charlie and Lola” on TV? Check. (Even mama watches this one; so darn appealing…)
The natives are getting restless…
Are you? Getting restless? What are you and yours doing to pass the time, if your schools are also shut down? I need ideas! We’re running out of projects, and we’re barely into the first full week of being out of school!
And by the way, Mr. Schools’ Superintendent? And Mr. Guy From the County Health Department? Really? We should 1) keep our kids inside, away from others? 2) Not congregate? And 3) Take our families out to shop and eat? Huh? What the?
My suggestion? Hire new speech writers. Or maybe? Think before you open your mouths…
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That sounds crazy. The university campus I work at nearly got closed, but we’re doing okay. Not that it would benefit me…IT is considered critical staff. I’d have to work anyways. I hope you don’t go too stir crazy
I don’t have any children of my own yet, but something I used to do when I was young and then nanny’d was indoor forts. whether they are made out of couch cushions, cardboard blocks and sheets or tents in the bedrooms, they became special places where only certain special items and people could enter and play. hours of fun – especially when you add in the dress up box!
For those that prefered something more hands on I did lego’s, tinker-toys or even my dad’s favorite lincoln logs. I hope this helps!
Sometimes I just go back to the basics, coloring books and crayons and stickers. Especially after we’ve had a busy day out-and-about and we need to slow it down a bit. : )