Quarantine Sketches

I’m fascinated by how, globally we are all going through the same pandemic and yet, individually, we are having such varied experiences. Some have faced incredible stress due to losing loved ones, or losing regular income, or facing steep learning curves. Some have experienced a slower, more healthy pace of life. Some of us have had to deal with some really hard things, while others have had the opportunity to try their hand at fun new skills and activities.

I’m looking forward to hearing about all the different experiences in the coming weeks and months.

Although I love the idea of being stuck-at-home and working on a host of creative projects, my reality was one of school-at-home for six children plus a work-at-home hubby, and very little energy for my own projects.

That’s ok, though. Our children returned to school this week, and the house is a little too quiet. I look back on our quarantine weeks as a gift that we will treasure for a long time.

Although at-home learning took all of my energy, it was a beautiful thing to be directly involved in what my children were learning.

I also really enjoyed seeing how the children were forced to use their own imagination and creativity. We often noted how fortunate we were to have a large family during this time - always play mates to be found, and always someone with a grand new idea for creating mess and chaos!

We had elaborate tracks and roads throughout the sandpit. We had little houses built all over the back lawn with old bricks and planks of wood. We had obstacle courses, and tunnels in the mulch piles. We had an archery park, and mini golf. We made LegoMaster-inspired constructions galore, and also tried our hand at electric circuits (that one is still going strong).

Oh, and board games. One after the other!

Eagerly anticipating more social activity, and worshipping in church again, but so thankful for little blessings along the way!