We survived our first week of e-learning. The Shecklets eased in to things – technology, managing time to complete choice board assignments, corresponding with teachers via video chat, email, and messaging – and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I think they all agree they miss “real” school, but they are doing their best to make the most of a unique situation.

I’m really proud of how they have handled the last three weeks at home. They have hardly left the house but have taken advantage of the few nice days we’ve had to bike, rollerblade, scooter, and use the driveway as their canvas for chalk drawings. (Last night’s downpours cleared things off, so they’ll have clean concrete once the temps warm up again.

This introvert is starting to feel the effects of being “forced” to stay at home. It’s one thing to choose to stay home but know that you could go out, see people, run errands, etc. if you wanted to. It’s an entirely different feeling to know you should not do those things and therefore are staying home. I’m not sure it’s something I will get used to.