Could this be the new normal? Will this ever be normal?
Quarantine? Social Distancing? Self Isolation? Vocabulary that was once for others and far away has become part of our everyday existence. The situation has evolved so quickly and so much has changed in a week's time. Last week I was in my classroom, teaching French, and speculating with students whether or not we might end up closing school sometime in the future.
But by yesterday, Monday, March 16th, it became clear that schools would close we'd be home with our children for a long time. 3 weeks, at least, but possibly longer. If your a mom like the moms on this blog, the thought of three weeks stuck at home, alone with your kids probably sends you into a cold sweat and mentally recounting how much wine you have in stock.
This blog is a collaborative attempt at sanity. A place to log our thoughts, support each other, and connect with other parents in the same situation. Is is an honest, sarcastic, and occasionally insightful journal of what we are collectively experiencing.
It is not a factual resource or anyplace to look for the latest briefings or recommendation related to the Corona virus pandemic. Nor will be a carefully curated Pinterest-perfect collection of cute photos, crafts, and recipes. Shit is getting real people, and we are doing our best to get through the day.
My name is Miche, high school French teacher and mom of three. For privacy reasons I won't be using my kids' names, but my husband Mike and I have M who is 9 and in 3rd grade, S who is 5 (almost 6) and in Kindergarten, and E who is 4 and in preschool. Join our circus!
Quarantine? Social Distancing? Self Isolation? Vocabulary that was once for others and far away has become part of our everyday existence. The situation has evolved so quickly and so much has changed in a week's time. Last week I was in my classroom, teaching French, and speculating with students whether or not we might end up closing school sometime in the future.
But by yesterday, Monday, March 16th, it became clear that schools would close we'd be home with our children for a long time. 3 weeks, at least, but possibly longer. If your a mom like the moms on this blog, the thought of three weeks stuck at home, alone with your kids probably sends you into a cold sweat and mentally recounting how much wine you have in stock.
This blog is a collaborative attempt at sanity. A place to log our thoughts, support each other, and connect with other parents in the same situation. Is is an honest, sarcastic, and occasionally insightful journal of what we are collectively experiencing.
It is not a factual resource or anyplace to look for the latest briefings or recommendation related to the Corona virus pandemic. Nor will be a carefully curated Pinterest-perfect collection of cute photos, crafts, and recipes. Shit is getting real people, and we are doing our best to get through the day.
My name is Miche, high school French teacher and mom of three. For privacy reasons I won't be using my kids' names, but my husband Mike and I have M who is 9 and in 3rd grade, S who is 5 (almost 6) and in Kindergarten, and E who is 4 and in preschool. Join our circus!
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