We celebrated Mother's Day this past Sunday and even though we weren't able to go out like we have in years past, we had a good day. D and my step-dad planned and made me and my mom brunch. We had a variety of breakfast treats and a few drinks to enjoy the day. I was also able to take a much needed nap while Declan napped. Mama naps are few and far between as there always seems to be something that needs to done here at home so it was very nice to get some extra zzzzz's.
I got some really sweet gifts from Declan, D and my mom and Michael. Declan even handmade me some picture frames out of shaving cream paint for cute pictures of him and Kinny.
We still haven't really ventured out over the last 8 weeks besides going hiking a few weekends ago but we may start to loosen up a bit so that we can focus on the new normal. Obviously we won't be going all over the place, but I don't know how much longer we can stay cooped up at home without going insane. The weather is finally looking up so we may just take a few more walks and play outside. Declan's school is thinking about reopening late May or early June and he will be going back. He's flourished here at home but I know he needs the social interaction with other toddlers to keep growing.
When Declan's back in school, I'll head back to the office. I have realized over these weeks, that I need to be in the office in order to manage my team. Being offsite for this long is difficult and I've overcompensated by working more, which is not good for my mental health. I haven't gotten the break I need to remain successful at home and at work since my "office" is in the middle of my living room.
I know we're facing a "new normal" and I think we're about ready to see what it is all about.
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