A New Normal....

So just what do you do when the new normal changes every day? The to-do and not-to-do list alters and I try to keep up with it without feeling completely overwhelmed and emotional. Dave and I are fine, so far, and basically staying in our condo. Walking Fenway gives us outside time and a little fresh air. A few errands mean we drive to local stores, run in and run out and use hand sanitizer as soon as we get in the car and wash our hands at home.

We are fortunate, two people and one small-ish dog living in a 1700 square foot condo overlooking Lake Michigan on one side and the Ozaukee County bike trail on the other. We can spot deer from the third floor.

But we don't see our friends, we don't see our family.....and who knows when that will change. I, along with everyone else paying attention to social distancing, miss these personal interactions. It may be that we meet our daughter and family tomorrow for a walk in the woods.....talking from a distance and no hello or goodbye hugs. But at least we could see them in person so I have my fingers crossed.

So today we continue with activities we've started over the past ten days. A puzzle, some good books,  quilts for the NICUs at area hospitals, playing card games meant for two...or altering those meant for more. And then we have a glass or two of something and watch TV in the evenings.

Luckily we found one container of wipes, a bottle of Purell, have some gloves and plenty of TP.

I think I'll move the bird centerpiece....it's getting lost in the fun.