Parenting is so hard. But nothing can prepare you for quarantine parenting. It's been one year, many days, and a lot of hours since we've been confined under one roof balancing this work/school life. I'm exhausted and I know David is too. Kids will be going back to in-person learning in a few weeks. I'm aware of how much I have to be grateful for but for everybody's sanity I hope the bus is on time.
Anyhoo, here's the bright side of COVID-19:
Spring is here. Changes are happening.

An hour more of daylight.

Warm sun!

Icy hail!

Our pumpkin still lives from Autumn.

Rave nights.


Clean kids.

Sleeping kids.

Kids with chocolate milk moustaches.

I LOVE having a daughter.

Who makes handmade stickers!

And handmade v-grams!!

We celebrated my BIG sis.

She took the boys on a VIP movie experience one night...

While I fell in love with outdoor dining again.

16 years of marriage.

He always remembers my favorites.

Japanese take-out on rotation.

And that one Chinese take-out menu you keep, just in case.

Cake leftovers.

No cavities!

Sold to a lucky buyer.

Treasures from next door.

Chilled oysters.

At home.

Shucked by Truman!

Cult favorites from Canada.

You're the best Rochelle!!

Music to my ears.

More cupcakes, oh dear.

Colorful ziploc bags for the win.

I even made a social media appearance!

Spring Break beach vacay.

Cold sand between my toes.

Seeing my Dad always makes my day.
