Going on over 7 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Corona virus is still very prevalent right now. We are now starting to have friends test positive and seeing more of it on a personal level. While most schools across KY have started going back to in person classes, Fayette County has not yet, and we are still doing virtual school. Ainsley has zoom calls 5 days a week, and 3 of those days she gets together with her “learning pod”. Parker is diligently (ish) working on his schooling with me, Nanny and Gramma. Masks are part of your outfit these days and staying 6 feet (or more) away from people is the norm.
A little girl started playing with Parker at the park the other day and he stopped and asked her "Do you have the Corona Virus?" I laughed but then I also got sad at how this is his norm right now.
Ainsley is still doing gymnastics and gets better every week. She works on the beam, bar, trampoline and floor.
We had two days of fall break, where the kids stayed at Nanny Pops and were beyond excited to do this. Philip and I went out to dinner and then took a spur of the moment trip to the boat. I finished a book while he fished, we grilled dinner and took a boat ride while the sun set over Lake Cumberland.
We went to the Cincinnati zoo and saw all the animals.
We have been big into American Girl life and not gonna lie- I am loving it.
Parker was very insistent that we decorate for Halloween and Philip took him to Party City to get some festive things to put up (big mistake). They came home with this scary red skeleton that now hangs and swings in our front yard. We also have skeletons bones “buried” in our yard and spider webs all over our bushes. I've never seen Parker so excited and he says Halloween is now his favorite holiday.
We painted pumpkins with the Burton’s and Parker emptied two jars of glitter on the concrete in an attempt to shake onto his glued pumpkin.
Ainsley has lost 2 more teeth, for 8 total. I think shes questioning the reality of the Tooth Fairy but also likes getting money so hasn't pushed it.
Parker is doing so well at soccer and has finally learned how to go after the ball. The weather has turned colder so practices and games aren’t quite as enjoyable as a spectator :)
We are doing our best to stay safe and keep our family safe, while also trying to live life. I have been reminded many times lately that while we don't know what the future holds, we know who holds the future. And our family is so grateful for that promise.
