The kids ended up with 3 weeks "off" school. 2 for teachers to get ready for distance learning and then 1 for spring break. They start back at school 4/5 and until then, we are trying to keep them in a routine.
Tom is still getting paid but is on call and hasn't been called yet to work. He's also trying to stay on a schedule and has doubled down on cooking amazing meals.
Tracys work is considered essential so she's been working a ton and going to the office everyday. Its full on crisis mode and she's loving working with others to solve these issues but...still wishes that they didnt have to.
We are trying to support our neighbors, friends, the nonprofits we love, local small businesses and keep our $ flowing so that people feel supported. Thats the one amazing thing at this time, how many people are coming together to help each other. Its truly beautiful.
Here's a break down of what everyone is doing...
Tom - cooking, trying to talk Billy/Kay into practicing driving, there are NO cars on the roads so this is the perfect time. Riding the new stationary bike we got! Fixing things around the house and getting caught up on chores. Making extra of every meal so that we can share with friends that are medically fragile (Tim, Kristin and Cyn). At the urging of Jim Fellows, he also started an Instagram called Murphyslaw where he'll upload recipes, etc.
Tracy - going to work each day and trying to get home before 7pm. Walking the dogs, reading books, date nights with Tom watching Erin Scwab on Facebook Live, thinking up chores for Tom to do.
Jimmy - his military fitness workout plan - running, pull ups, sit ups, weights, etc. Until this last week, he was able to do his Republican Party internship from home, calling people back but...thats a little up in the air. Not sure if that will continue or not. Throwing the football with friends at the field, with proper distance. Extremely loud video games. He also got all his VMI paper work done and loaded to his portal. Watching church on Sundays and practicing drums. He also completed a make up test.
Kay - super random stuff. 6 hours of missing homework one day (we can't figure out if she actually turned it in though) a different color of nail polish each day, homemade chicken pot pie, including crust, chatting with friends, sleeping.
Billy - he's been going to the dojang every day to workout and video workouts that are later loaded to Facebook. We are hoping he goes viral. He's been driving a bit and nearly killed us one day when he didnt stop at a stoplight and turned right. He is not a good driver and needs lots of practice.
Dogs - Maui has been terrorizing Nikki and chasing his own tail. Walks and wondering why the 4 leggeds are around so much.
The house is clean, loud and will feel very small if this goes on for a long time. Tracy is worried about Tom and Jimmy. They need to be around people and this is going to be very very hard on them. Billy is in heaven as an introvert. Tracy gets what she needs from work and its hard to tell with Kay, she really does seem to be ok. Time will tell I guess.
Here are some photos of this time. Its is a really really odd time to be alive and I'm sure this will have long lasting impacts that we can't even imagine.
Love, health and peace to everyone in this time.
Our friend posted this on Facebook and its good reminders
Kay was pretty proud of herself that she can now pick up Nikki
Our neighborhood wrote encouraging words on the sidewalk by the park. LOVE Golden Valley 
We started a new tradition of once a week Wednesday take out - week 1 = Pizza Luce owned by neighbor and friend JJ
Tom's version of mixed grill - it was amazing
the final product 
Getting set up to watch Erin S live on Facebook
SO FUN!!
We had martinis and heavy appetizers for Erin''s 1st show and were trying to create a "supper club" vibe 
That is if you could go to a supper club in your sweats 
Our new stationary bike! Tom is on it constantly! 
Our goals for each day 
We had a plus one on our walk this week, a coyote was very interested in what we were up to 
Tracy's command central at work 
This went into effect 3/27, they are saying it'll last 2 weeks, Tracy is convinced its lasting until August
Week 2 Wednesday night take out - Jungle Kitchen - pho, curry, orange chicken, so yummy 
Tracy was on TV talking about how her organization is still hiring
Social distancing happy hour at Kristens and Craigs - love our neighbors 
A friend dropped off new book ends for Tracy 
It was 63 degrees Friday so the 1st official bike ride of the season! Earliest ever! 
Make your own pizzas, including crust and sauce, in the wood fire store in prep for Erin S's 2nd show. Bunny watched from SC and Tracy was thrilled
Erin! Thanks for keeping us sane.
