What a long strange week it’s been, eh friends?
I think my blog friend Tamara said it best in a text that said simply “things really… escalated.”
They really have, and I think we’re all trying to navigate a new normal in all of this. It’s scary and stressful and my heart is with all of you experiencing panic and anxiety. Most days I feel like I’m at a loss for words, but I do want you to know that together we’ll weather this storm. It might seem insurmountable right now but I promise there’s a light at the end of this weird tunnel.
Each Friday, I link up with Lindsay and Beth and we share our happy moments of the week. And I kind of needed this quiet moment of reflection today–I hope that you do, too, and that you link up with us below <3 Here is my list of gratitude.
My father woke up from his triple bypass surgery on Monday. In recent weeks, nothing has caused me more panic than this. Each time Bryan and I saw him, he’d go through every last step of the bypass surgery–he was terrified and we all knew it. The night before he went under, he called and practically begged me to tell him the name of his granddaughter. I told him I couldn’t believe he was pulling the “I might die tomorrow card” but of course I told him because I’m not a monster 🙂
Milo has been extra cuddly with me lately and it’s adorable because he legit NEVER does this ever
Bryan’s order from Atlantis Monroe finally came in–we saw them featured on Shark Tank and Bryan put in an order for their vegan chicken, ribs, and spare ribs. This was back in October 2019, but perfect timing because of the quarantine!
Daily walks with the boys (this is how they come to get me out of the office)
The first signs of spring
My new IG series called “Cooking under Quarantine with Charlotte.” Not really a series, just something I’m playing with since this is the perfect excuse to experiment in the kitchen
Texts and calls with friends. Now’s the time to reach out and talk to people you don’t get to speak to often!
My bestie sending me photos wearing her t-Rex costume and spreading cheer to neighborhood children <3 I love heartwarming moments in times like these
I’ve had a lot of fights with my mom about staying in and they escalated yesterday. I feel massive amounts of guilt that I can’t take care of my parents right now and I need her to be responsible, especially since my dad now falls under the immunocompromised category. As horrible as that fight was, I think it made her see that I worry for them above all else and that it opened her eyes to the severity of the situation
I am SO glad your dad did well in surgery and is recovering. I love the picture of the boys coming to get you for your walk. Milo just makes me smile so much. I’m seeing signs of spring too. It is coming and the worst of this will be over before we know it. You are right that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. I love you mama, get some relaxing in this weekend!
My best wishes for your father’s health. And sorry to hear about the trouble with your mother. Parents are hard: we do our best to raise them but then they get all unruly. 🙂
That picture of your boys is adorable! And yeahhhh things really escalated quickly. I’m definitely trying to reach out to friends and I’ve been face timing my sister a lot. Gotta focus on the good things, right? Sorry about the fight with your mom but hopefully she does realize that you’re looking out for their best interests and will be careful!! I’m so happy your dad’s surgery went well, and I hope his recovery does too!
-Lauren
Thanks for mentioning me! My half-asleep text, ha! Well we have to stay in touch now more than ever.
My parents are staying in now, but I think the five of us had to really drill it into them. Out in rural NJ, they were more unaware but NYC was hit so hard, that those repercussions go for miles. This whole thing is out of control right now.
But we can control things like vegan chicken (intrigued!), nice walks, and staying in touch.
I can’t wait to hear your girl name! We have two girl names and only one boy name. That one is locked down but the girl ones aren’t…. because there’s more than one. So we shall see!