5.10.20 (Sunday): Mother’s Day!

D bought an assortment of pastries from 85 degrees for breakfast. We watched our church service online. Dropped off a gift for my mom. Had a family Zoom meeting in the afternoon. Watched the second Disney at Home special at night.

5.11.20 (Monday): I went to Costco and stocked up (again). I now buy 6 half-gallon milk cartons at a time.

5.12.20 (Tuesday): We did a book swap with my nephew because n was complaining that he did not have anything to read. I have been really missing the library!

5.13.20 (Wednesday): k has been practicing her hand-lettering. It is interesting when your child becomes better at something than you. (Well both of my kids are better at sports than me, and that started at quite a young age-ha!)

5.14.20 (Thursday): Not much to report, so I will just post a couple of pictures of our first mini harvest.

5.15.20 (Friday):

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds did a flyover in honor of the front-line workers in Southern California. We went outside to look for them, along with some of our neighbors, but were not able to see them.

5.16.20 (Saturday): My dad turned 75 today! We dropped off his present at the house. My mom made his favorite, meatloaf!

I worked on a campaign with a quick turn-around. It involved camping in our backyard, which was a nice change of pace. I was afraid the raccoons would come out, but I did not hear them.

5.17.20 (Sunday):

Online church service in the morning.

k and I are almost done with our first Korean drama, Boys Over Flowers. It has been a good bonding time for us. n and D have been re-watching Star Wars.

5.3.20 (Sunday):

We were able to watch our church Sunday service on our television; thanks, n!

5.4.20 (Monday):

Today was somewhat eventful. Gov. Newsom announced that California is headed to “Stage 2” on Friday. This means that certain stores (clothing, bookstores, florists, etc.) can open for curbside pick-up. However shopping malls remain closed. I really do not see how this is any different than what is the current situation, since I thought most stores were operating in this way anyway. I know D is anxious for Stage 3 (gyms, barbers), so we will see how long that takes.

We are officially a one car family. Since D leases our cars from Mazda, he decided to turn in one of our cars instead of having two cars sit idly in our garage. We will see how long we can last, but I am thinking it will only be for about a month.

This is what car-washing looks like for our family.

n had his first Zoom with his Boy Scout troop and I had a simultaneous meeting with the parents. This is n doing the flag salute. I hope that he will be able to progress even if

5.5.20 (Tuesday):

n received some good news on his big math placement test, so he was relieved. He also received notice of earning his first virtual merit badge: Mammals.

I realize I need to take more pictures of k and what she has been up to!

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo by eating carnitas burritos.

5.6.20 (Wednesday):

The weather warmed up again, near 90’s, which is no bueno for my productivity levels. Have been pretty much obsessed with the “Happier With Gretchen Rubin” podcast while I walk outside. If anyone has any other podcast recommendations, please let me know in the comments!

5.7.20 (Thursday):

5.8.20 (Friday):

Our first day of “Stage 2” really did not seem any different. Since it seems like we will need to wear masks everywhere now, I feel like I need to buy some that are comfortable to wear for a long period of time. The ones I have made are fine for a shopping trip, but not for much longer.

5.9.20 (Saturday):

Our outing for the day was dropping off n’s soccer registration papers at someone’s house in Lake Forest. Had to make a stop at The Hat since we were so close-ha! I have to admit, I am really enjoying these more relaxed weekends.

We watched The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan. Cute movie! (I am pretty sure I had seen this one before, but really did not remember any of it, so sad).

4.26.20 (Sunday):

n did the paper experiment from the children’s message. I like how he is always eager to try things out right away.

4.27.20 (Monday):

k found out that she made Chamber Orchestra (highest level for her middle school). She had to submit an audition video and was kind of nervous, so that was a relief.

n started a virtual Public Health Merit Badge class that lasted the whole week.

4.28.20 (Tuesday):

4.29.20 (Wednesday):

4.30.20 (Thursday):

n’s soccer team took their Zoom call outside so they were able to practice a little and learn how they are supposed to create a team video.

5.1.20 (Friday):

It is kind of hard to believe that today is the first day of May. Time is passing slow and fast at the same time.

D had to jumpstart the car that I usually drive (yes, again!)

k had her first virtual GS meeting on Zoom.

We met with our small group via Zoom and k met with her youth group via Discord.

5.2.20 (Saturday):

I think this was one of the most fun days for me so far during our quarantine!

n participated in the Boy Scouts of America National Camp-In by meeting virtually with his troop (for the first time) and watching a lot of the programming on FB Live. I found a lot of the topics and speakers interesting, which included movie-making, cooking and interviews with an astronaut and Steve Wozniak. We made the sandwiches that were taught by a MasterChef Junior contestant who is also a Scout.

Instead of camping in our backyard, we did a literal “camp-in” and slept downstairs. It is always fun making a giant bed with sleeping bags, pillows and blankets, although n complained it was too hot.