Lately, as we continue to be stuck with in the confines of our homes, I've been trying to find more and more ways to keep myself occupied, keep my family entertained, and to keep my mind sharp. One thing I decided to do was begin a blog, but what would I write about? Ultimately, I decided my life revolves around these things: Motherhood, Teaching, Creativity, and Disney...so, that's just what you're going to get! Quips and quibbles and queries about all three!
Here's what I've been up to lately (since we've all been sentenced to house arrest):
-I've started baking CONSTANTLY. Maybe you'll see some links to some recipes here, too.
-I've rekindled my love of drawing--even ordered some Prismacolor pencils and chalk pastels--and it's been keeping me sane.
-I've been trying to write, but the "creative" part isn't coming. I have a novel that's just sitting there, waiting to be added to, but it's not what I want right now. Right now I need a journaling/more nonfiction creative outlet. Hence the blog. Hence the Disney writing. Hence the desire to reflect. It's working.
-My "real" teaching (as in, what I actually get paid to do) is going okay, but I'm not the best at pre-k instruction. My son is five, and I'm struggling to find ways to keep him engaged. I haven't given up--I just need some suggestions--feel free to add your two-cents/sense here.
-Generally speaking, I kind of LIKE distance teaching. Sure, I miss my students and I miss the interactions with both students and colleagues, but I kind of like creating my own schedule and "being my own boss". I'm intrinsically motivated enough to get most things done, and overall, I'm not really that unhappy.
-Parenting during a pandemic has been interesting. We have a lot more family movie nights and family game nights. We sometimes eat lunch AND dinner together. We have some moments, as all three of us are to-the-mold "Type-A" personalities, but even though we're all pretty extroverted, we have more "good days" than "bad days" and I think that's a huge positive.
-And, above all, everyone I know and love is SAFE. My brother is safe. His wife is safe. Their little boy is safe. My parents and in-laws are safe. My friends are safe. And really, that's something to be grateful for, isn't it?
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