October has come and gone and I'm always reminded of the Anne of Green Gables quote where she says that "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."It's funny because I really believe that this year.
The Kudin's offically made their move out west. They have been good friends out here. We have all been very sad to see them go. They've lived on the East coast with us for nearly as long as we have. It was comforting to know that someone else was doing what we are doing. But now we are alone and moving forward as best we can.
The kids are still home and they just finished up their first quarter of school virtually. For months, I've been contemplating homeschool. I've researched and even purchased some curriculum but I just couldn't do it. I think it shifted when I could see how hard the teachers were working, the principal, the guidance counselors. I couldn't let go of the community because I needed someone to be supporting me. I'm in charge of so much in our life and at our house, I realized that I couldn't do it all. The kids are self-motivated and get their work done on their own. They focus well and do a good job. I'm proud of them for adjusting and thriving in this very new situation.
I got contacts. This sounds like a small deal, but it was a huge hassle including multiple visits to the eye doctor. I'm looking forward to not having my glasses fog up when I'm wearing masks.
Right at the beginning of the month, we went to Outer Banks with some friends. The break was much needed. We went to the beach every day and it was joyful to watch how happy everyone was to be there. I was able to have some time alone to think. One of the great sacrifices in this whole pandemic is time to myself. I'm one of those people who needs to be alone to recharge but those moments have been very few over the last eight months.
Halloween was different this year. With the pandemic numbers rising, we chose to do the holiday differently. Leo was complaining to me that it was the worst Halloween ever. It might possibly be but we are going to do our best to make it a good one. I've fallen into the victim mindset far too much this year and it's time for a change. I'm going to make my life what I want it to be.
We woke up on Halloween morning to a surprise on our doorstep and a large "we've been boo'ed" sign in our yard. I don't know who did that but it made me feel so special that someone would go out of their way to be kind to us. During this year where connections have been distanced and lonelinefss has been high, it meant a lot to me that someone would do that. Little bits of kindness go a long way and they really lifted my spirits.
We cheered on our neighbors
as they completed a 5K and we did the socially distanced and mask manditory Cub Scout trunk or treat. I actually decorated our car and I felt incredibly proud of myself. So yes, it was very different but I felt loved. There wasn't the huge piles of candy but maybe that's ok.
October has been good to me. I saw goodness and friendship and I needed that. I've faced hard things and moved forward. I am glad to live in a world where there are Octobers.
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