Every afternoon we have quiet time. It’s a holdover from when Mary napped, and when she transitioned away from napping I decided that we were still going to have an hour or so of “quiet time” to be in our rooms doing peaceful things. She either plays with her dolls and legos, or watches a movie (depending on how much other screen she’s had in the day). And then I curl up in bed with a cup of tea and a book, and enjoy few moments of peace and contentment.
We tried very hard to make Easter special and “different” to all the other days. Each day feels the same with all of us home
The days are busy. I work on my current book project while Mary sits at a table beside me doing school worksheets and colouring pages. We are a good team (most of the time). Then after lunch and quiet-time we go out to play. On of our favourite past-times is hop scotch, which the neighbourhood children have connected down the sidewalk to have more than 300 squares.
It is amazing that in this time of crisis, the children have returned to one of the oldest games in the world for their comfort. It was recorded in Roman times. And the word “scotch” has nothing to do with Scotland, but rather is an old English word for the boxes “scratched” into the ground.
This connection with our past and our legacy gives me so much comfort.
We are staying at home. Here in London we’re allowed one walk per day, and one trip to the grocery store per week. We’re trying to think of exciting, creative ways to fill our time. So that means lots of crafts. Lots of running around in the garden. And lots of sidewalk chalk drawings in front of our house. That neighbourhood children have teamed up and created a hop scotch course that has over 275 squares. Then jump though it, keeping a safe 2m distance between each other. I love seeing their creativity and resilience.
Painting cherry blossoms while my daughter draws pictures of peaseblossom, mustardseed, cobweb, and moth. She is learning a mid summer nights dream (and she’s only in kindergarten/reception!). I tell you, this homeschool job is not for the faint of heart.
Don’t forget that I have free colouring pages to download. They are making our late afternoons such much more zen and peaceful. I’m adding new ones every day.
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