Here is another installment in our lockdown life. In my previous weeks post I had mentioned how we had not managed to get out much as we had been waiting in for the trampoline. Well week 19 was the week we made up for that!

Walking

We had a 12-mile walk and a 7-mile walk. Luckily, there is plenty of green space around us so we could keep isolated as our little family but still enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise. It did give my mental health a bit of a boost. I do always try and find ways to keep everyone upbeat and cheerful.

VE Day Celebrations

A local café was delivering afternoon tea for the VE day celebrations, so we ordered one each of those. It was a nice change having food delivered. It is not something that happens normally when you live rurally. The novelty certainly lifted our spirits. I think it was good for the café too, they thought they might only do 50 orders, but had 200+. I love how businesses are finding ways to adapt and continue in difficult circumstances.

We made some bunting, just colouring in paper. Sadly, our printer ran out of ink as we started printing bunting. All our neighbours were out in their gardens at the same time, so it felt quite sociable. We could wave to them over the wall and chat from a distance.

Takeout

The last fortnight more businesses are starting to open to serve takeaways, this makes me happy as it makes our lives feel “normal” again. We decided to treat the boys to one. My husband is still working hard at the doctor’s surgery, so he appreciated a break from cooking. I know I am at home so probably should have his meal ready! But my culinary talents are extremely limited. Plus, with all the snack provision and lunches I have had enough of the kitchen by the time evening comes round.

Rainbows

My mum had bought the boys and myself a rainbow each from the Dreamees site. The MDF artboard only cost £1.25 each then you can use your own colours (and stick on gems if you have them) to decorate it! The artboard does not look much to begin with but once coloured in they do make such beautiful centerpieces. Rainbows are all about hope during COVID-19 so its nice we have some of our own now. If you are looking for an inexpensive craft activity with your children these are still in stock on the Dreamees site and I would recommend them. It is handy my mum is into crafts as she always knows where to find the good deals. She has definitely made lockdown life more interesting. We have another craft activity arriving next week! Thank you mum.

Phone Calls

My phone calls with Simone from Sim’s Life have been keeping me sane. I spend a lot of time focusing on how my boys are getting on but have a habit of neglecting myself. Those chats always make me feel better. I have not seen my local friends in what feels like forever, so I had been missing socialising. But once Simone and I have put the world to rights and had a little moan we feel great and ready for another week of my lockdown life.

Now what to do to make next week fun for everyone.