This week was such a turnaround really. H loved that he was off school for the duration. On Monday I went to the vets to take my Dad’s cats for their jabs. I’m a bit annoyed with the vets as it seems that the cats weren’t vaccinated last year. It would be unlike Dad to have missed a reminder, but I suppose one letter might have gone astray either in the post or because they were due for a booster not long after Mum died, but they didn’t send any chasers. Hence the cats need to have two jabs not one, so we have to make a return trip in a few weeks time, which everyone could have done without frankly. They did send a reminder for this year’s jabs, which seems odd given that they hadn’t been done last year. I did take a quick look at the high street and was shocked at how different it was to the week before as very little was open.
My cat has already had his annual boosters thankfully, so no worries there. He’s rediscovered the conservatory this week – it’s too cold over the winter. He seems to prefer being in there to anywhere.
We are settling into a new routine. Monday was stressful because the computer system the school had in place was struggling a bit with the demand. Thankfully it’s been mostly fine since so I think it was just everyone trying to use it at the same time on Monday morning at 8.30. H is starting school at the same time as normal, which actually makes for a relaxed start to the morning because he doesn’t need to be leaving early to catch a bus. I’ve been trying to find a new routine too as I suddenly have a lot more time at home. The plan is to tackle the garden first. It’s starting to be spring like out there and next door’s magnolia is looking fantastic.
In fact, in the end I let the wonderful weather decide my routine for me this week (that and the fact that I could barely move after trying PE with Joe Wicks). My mornings and late afternoons/early evenings were the time for work whether paid (not that much of that sadly – gone very quiet) or unpaid house/garden chores. I spent the best part of the day, sat outside in the sun, reading or chatting to friends on social media. It was very relaxing and I think just what I needed. The only pair of sunglasses I could find, spontaneously broke whilst sat on my face, so I needed a new pair. I thought about going to get some from the chemists, but decided it might be better to get some online. They arrived the next day which was great, so I’m all sorted.
On Thursday night most of our road was outside clapping and making a noise for our NHS. It was quite moving to see so many people out and we have very much become a community on the road this week with our new Whatsapp group. People bought out bells, instruments and even used pan lids to do their clapping. A few cars drove past and beeped their horns too. It was a chance to quickly chat to the neighbours face to face too, but from a 2m distance of course.
Sarah MumofThree World says
It sounds like you are both settling into the new routine well. My daughter is starting work at normal school time too and I’ve had plenty of time reading in the garden! How lovely that you have got a neighbourhood WhatsApp group going.
Fozia S says
My cat is venturing out into the conservatory too but she is a bit miffed as everyone is home and we are using the conservatory too!
The magnolia looks stunning!
Kim Carberry says
What a faff with the vets. It does seem strange they sent a reminder when they missed last years.
I am glad you’re finding a new routine.
hahaha! I haven’t even tried PE with Joe but my youngest is loving it.
What a fab rainbow you have in your window. x
Emma T says
That magnolia is lovely. I’m trying to keep N to a school day too, but actually he’s better off working earlier in the morning to get as much done then – he’s really not great in the afternoons, especially as it’s always english then.
We have a village mums whatsapp group but it’s so confusing as I only know the ones who are school mums. The others I have no idea who they are!
Fiona jk42 says
What a nuisance about the cats’ vaccinations. My daughter and granddaughter seem to have settled into home schooling and my daughter is now far less stressed about it. It’s great the amount of material available on-line to help with home schooling.
ashleigh allan says
Love your rainbow!
Susan Mann says
Sounds like you are both getting into a good routine. Your rainbow is lovely. Sorry to hear about the cat’s vaccines. My kids have tried Joe’s PE lessons too. I’m pretty sure 3/4 of the country started it. I can’t say I managed it myself xx #366
Kara Guppy says
I have been aching after Joe Wicks too. Shame the cats missed their injections but great that they have caught up now and good to hear that H is doing all his work. It’s been a bit up and down here, although Isaac has been ok
Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says
It’s been nice to be able to enjoy the sunshine – we’ve been letting it determine our routine this week too and making the most of it. Love the rainbow in your window. The Joe Wicks’ workout is intense isn’t it? I’m certainly feeling it afterwards too! 🙂 #project366
Elaine Livingstone says
Nice to sit in the garden and enjoy the sun.
I think I need to look at this Joe Wicks workout for something different to do.
Great rainbow and love the heart in the middle.
Clare Minall says
The boys tried Joe Wicks on the first day but they were not keen and we haven’t gone back. We have just done the second NHS clap tonight
Love the rainbow and I hope work picks up for you soon.
chickenruby says
I’ve seen more of my neighbours in the past 2 weeks than I did in the 8 years we lived here, chatting at a distance of course. Glad H has a routine sorted for school and the systems are now coping better. hope you are both well and manage to keep yourselves entertained
Andale Seaworne says
Hmm quite annoying about the cat vaccinations. The magnolia look great. It’s very sweet of you all to go out and clap for all the healthworkers for their services
amy Simpson says
Love the window picture x