With the Coronavirus getting very real, we have all been encouraged to socially distance ourselves. That means no school for the next three weeks. At first I dreaded it but then I realized that being with my family without any distractions is what I have been craving for months (ok, years). So, we put together a schedule that allows the kids plenty of free time, three hours to take outdoor excursions and four hours of school work (which I have agreed can be practicing typing, playing guitar, playing coding games, reading, writing in their journal and more). Presley drew a gorgeous picture this morning while Skyler practiced typing and Liam learned a new song on guitar. In the afternoons we have reading time for an hour and it has been so nice and peaceful – all the kids next to the fire. Sure, there are disagreements and breakdowns and it takes a lot of energy to keep the house disinfected and clean while they are all home but mostly my heart feels full.