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2020 is just full of surprises and new adventures. Due to the pandemic still spreading, the public schools in KY have opted to start school virtually. Ainsley had a "drive through open house" where her masked teachers talked to the kids while they remained in the cars. They were handed a bag of text books, papers, folders, and chrome books. Google classrooms have been set up by every teacher, and expectations of wearing real clothes, no eating, staying muted and "zoom etiquette" were gone over. 

So the first day of school this year looked way different than it ever has. The (only) plus side was that I got to hold her hand and be with her during her first day jitters. And that first day was ROUGH. She cried at least 4 times. Spanish is so hard to do over zoom, with audio cutting in and out. And we got kicked off of zoom several times and she was panicked she was going to be in trouble. We finally just had to close the computer and pray the next day would be better. which it was. 

Today she took a virtual field trip to the space center, and Parker wanted to see space too. 

I pulled up a chair for him and let him watch. 

Parker also started "school" of his own. He is focusing on letters, numbers, and writing. He is earning stickers and I am trying to fill the very large shoes of Mrs. Fardo, who Parker adores and misses terribly. Keeping him occupied and quiet while Ainsley is in class is difficult but I am so thankful for a nanny/grandma who can help with this. 

I told him he had to wear clothes to school and he came down in this. pick your battles. 

We have also re-entered the world of sports. Ainsley started gymnastics at a new place and her first class was an assessment of her skills. They moved her up to Division 2 and I think this is going to be a really good place for her. 

Parker started soccer and while he is the smallest on the team, he has had a really good attitude and is trying really hard. I am proud of his "big five year old attitude". 

While doing school at home is not ideal, we are trying to make the best of the situation. I am trying to take it a day at a time and remind myself I did not go to school to be a teacher so I can't expect to just know how to do this. The teachers at Liberty have been beyond amazing and even her specials teachers have made each day a learning opportunity. I am so grateful for her school and I am so ready to get her back in the classroom where she will learn so much better and get to be with her friends. 

For now we will enjoy the weekend and tackle Monday when it comes!