Random Thoughts & Questions During COVID-19

Anyone feel like they are all over the place in thoughts, questions, and feelings??

I go from asking myself: (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER…obviously)

What is the lesson here? To:
Do I even like my pajamas anymore?
Deep thoughts.
Random thoughts.
Fear-for-a-moment thoughts and then I shut it DOWN.

How can I best support my family and friends?
How can I comfort myself?
Will I ever get out of my pajamas? (I do…)
How many books can I read during this time? Let’s make it a game!
Oh…this is a good time to write!! I’ve been wanting more time to write longer pieces than IG. Bam.
Can’t I just go on a walk with a friend—if we don’t stand too close?!
How much coffee is too much coffee?

How many women are googling “how do I remove my gel manicure?” (#stupidproblem)
How do we make weekends feel DIFFERENT? (Borrowed from writer @kellycorrigan). I don’t have the answer yet, as sleeping in is not an option. Big brunch with the fam? Longer walks? Stay in pjs all day? Oh…oops that was Friday…  

How do we serve others when we are in isolation?

I bet there are people who will never shake hands again and will continue wearing masks after this is all said and done. Will it ever really be done? Will a vaccine remove the need for Shelter in Place ever again?

What are realistic expectations for my neuro-typical teenagers right now?How late do I “let” them sleep in every day? They need sunshine and exercise and I am such a nag. I bet all college students are so bummed to be home, especially those enjoying the first year of freedom, like Luke.

How are moms with littles handling this?! How are moms with hyper littles stuck inside handling this? How are abused children, stuck inside with their abusers, doing?

I’m bored today. Oh gosh, I best not say that out loud–being bored is a freaking privilege.

Wow, I am in AWE of all the front line workers out there! The health care workers, grocery store workers, truck drivers, delivery guys and gals, all hourly workers working their fannys off. Thank you with all my heart!!  

How long will my pixie cut get? (#stupidproblemagain) Oh, all the funny memes flying around on Facebook! And what a breath of fresh air is John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” on YouTube. I love him and his wife Emily Blunt.

My worth is not dependent on accomplishing anything EXTRA during this lockdown.  Neither is yours. Just as there is no such thing as a perfect mother, there is no such thing as a perfect Quarantine Mother. Let that sh*t go friends! What is most important right now is providing love, security and little routines.

Who is craving personal space alone?

I feel like I live in my bedroom half the time. I conduct Zooms in my room. I sleep in my room. I do yoga in my room. I just set up a desk in my room. I am recording a new podcast in my closet—also in my room. I journal and write in my room.

How will our economy ever recover? How will special needs families ever recover? How will all the frontline workers recover?

How can we best serve others when the quarantine is lifted??

Will this ever get lifted?!?

Loss is loss is loss. This is not the Hardship Olympics. Let us share and not compare. Share support, kind words, and resources.  Comparing robs you—someone always has it worse than you. Someone always has it better than you.

Hugs to all students missing their senior year finales, graduations and fanfare.

What will I truly be grateful for on the other side of this?

I miss hugs. I miss my friends. I miss all the We Are Brave Together events. I miss everyone in my house being gone 35 hours a week so I can work, think, complete household chores ALONE with my loud music or podcasts.  I love Airpods.

Thank God for Zoom! I definitely want to keep Zooming with the family.   Maybe I will continue some support groups on Zoom, as an option for moms who just can’t leave home or who are in other parts of the country or state.

Doggies are the best source of comfort and joy right now. And always. They are going to MISS US when life picks back up in a busier way.

Why did I wait so long to really use the CALM app? What lessons am I learning right now this day? Who can I pray for?

Oh, time for more coffee!

I am all over the place peeps!!! How are you?