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10/9/21 Key pandemic skill: fort-building. Also: playing together and entertaining themselves. Pre-pandemic we were well into the playdate stage with our older kiddo (now 9); not quite there yet with our younger one (now 6). In the past year and a half we've done playground meet-ups, back-yard get-togethers, playdates at the community pool, etc. -- but the kids have still had to spend lots of time entertaining themselves and each other, especially since we don't allow much TV/screens. They've gotten pretty good at it.
October 8, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
The thing that has surprised me the most this week is how naked I find myself feeling without my mask. For over a year, I wore a mask every time I stepped out of my apartment, even to empty the trash. I still wear a mask when I go to public indoor spaces, like the grocery store, but I rarely wear one outside anymore. When I prepare to go for a walk, I find myself hesitating and feeling like I have forgotten to dress completely! Such a strange thought -- it really makes me laugh!
June 2, 2021