It's a strange time we're living in...
Woke up this morning with a massive headache and a strange feeling that I, and the rest of you, just can’t shake. This new reality feels so strange; mostly because it’s not a terrorist attack that is keeping us inside, or a crazy storm or anything we are used to. Living in the USA, I’ve always felt reassured by having such great healthcare, by being able to order anything from Amazon at the swipe of a finger and have it delivered to my door and, what often times felt like endless business opportunities. This stuff only happens in movies and certainly doesn’t happen in a country where we are used to FREEDOM. But it does…
My children keep asking if it’s spring yet and if we can go play with the neighbors, why we can’t have dinner with the grandparents and when we are going to go on our next trip. My two year olds had just started school last month and LOVEd it and each morning they keep putting their backpacks on. It breaks my heart as their mother.
Yet — I think more and realize just how lucky we are; we must stay inside while amazing healthcare professionals, grocery store employees, pharmacists, etc. are literally on the front lines risking their lives. We must stay inside and play school, watch Frozen, and cook and clean up our constant messes. I’ve never had such un interrupted time with my kids and although, at moments, I’ve locked myself in my bathroom and had wine dates with my girlfriends via FaceTime (and it’s only day 5), I am actually enjoying this.
I have 4 kids 4 and under, no nanny, no grandparents helping (keeping them away) and a new online business (Rafi Nova) that likely won’t see another sale until life gets back to normal. But, what else can we do but keep moving forward? We are all doing the best we can do. If that means that your kids watch 3 movies in a row and eat junk food so you can keep sane, that’s okay!!! Let’s continue to look for the silver linings and be thankful everyday for what we have. We can do this and we will do this!!!