It’s been twelve days since Billy caught the ‘rona, and I am finally feeling like I can relax. He opted to quarantine for a full ten days – the recommendations all said after five days he could leave quarantine, but to wear a mask for five more days. We couldn’t see how that would work with Wyatt, so Billy made the choice to just stay locked up a few more days. It was a long long ten days for all of us. Beyond missing each other, Billy was lonely and I was working my butt off doing all the things, and with added Covid precautions that added multiple steps to things. It was worth doing, since Wyatt has an EEG next week that we did not want to have reschedule. We would have obviously, but we didn’t want to have to do that. And it seems like we made it through! Wyatt and I were cleared to take him back to therapy Wednesday, and Billy went back to work in the office, rather than his home office, on Wednesday as well. Then Wednesday when he came home from work, he came in the front door again and we all had a nice reunion! Wyatt was so excited to see his dad again! And so was I.
I tried to keep things as simple for myself as I could during that ten days – lots of sandwiches for dinner, soup for lunch. My brother dropped off Taco Bell one night for us, which we inhaled after a week of turkey and cheese and chicken noodle soup.
As an introvert who needs some quiet alone time to recharge, by the time Billy could rejoin the family I was craving some time to myself. I love my son beyond anything but phew, even I needed a break from his cute face and constant chatter. So, last night, I took a much needed trip to the library. Alone. It was quiet. Peaceful. And books! We had read all of our library books and I needed to resupply so I spent a happy half an hour there before heading home.
I am still feeling discombobulated. We are off track for school which I hate. I have an awesome farm unit lined up for the next few months and we are off to a crazy start. But it will get worked out. We are on our own timeline and I need to keep reminding myself of that.
Wyatt and I spent a lot of time outside, which was awesome. Last Sunday I got us drive thru ice cream and we ate it in the park away from other people, just in case. It was so nice to be away from our house, even just for the small time.
I am looking forward to this long weekend!
Anyone have any plans?
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How great to finally be past the isolation, although I am one who also loves time alone. Lockdowns didn’t bother me too much the past two years, especially since I had plenty of books and movies, LOL.
Enjoy your weekend plans.
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Lol! You were so tough in all that time!! You did great! I love alone time too. 🙂
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I’m so glad Billy is “back,” that you and Wyatt are still well and that you finally got a bit of “me” time. Sorely needed, I think, after all that. Let’s hope summer eases in a little more gently now!
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Thank you Jeanie!! It was a crazy, stressful time. And yes..fingers crossed!
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I’m guessing both you and Billy let out huge exhales of exhaustion and celebration! My husband used to travel for work, and it was difficult being both parents to three kids. Here’s to the upcoming farm unit and a wonderful summer!
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Absolutely!! And oh my goodness, I am sure it was!!
Thank you Marsha!
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We’ve been traveling, so I haven’t had a chance to visit my favorite blogs. I’m sorry to hear that Billy had Covid, but I’m glad you were able to stay well and keep Wyatt healthy, too. What a stressful (and exhausting) ten days that must have been.
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Ooo I need to hop over to your blog and see where you have been!
Thanks Lesley! It was a rough ten days!!
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Glad you are all reunited at last!! What a relief that you and Wyatt managed to avoid the virus.
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Thank you! I was so stressed all that time. I took soooo many tests. LOL.
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Looks like you were able to find some fun despite it all and I’m so glad Billy is back with you both and you were able to stay healthy! Whoot!!
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Thanks Lisa!! And thank you for being there when I started to panic!!
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Glad you’ve come through it OK and that you got some own time at the library!
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Thanks Liz!! And the library is my refuge.
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Yay that Billy is out of isolation and didn’t share his germs. My husband had to quarantine for a week because he had a cold the week before we were going to go out of town for a cancer kid event and we really didn’t want Will to get sick. I can totally relate to needing a little quiet time as an introvert after that close of quarters. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
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I think sometimes people don’t understand how you have a medical kid, how even a cold can upset everything! And yes, that was a LONG ten days in some ways. Lol.
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Warrior mama; straight up. Glad Billy is done w/’rona. I have some friends who live around the Bay Area who caught it because their kids got it from classmates; it is no joke.
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Thanks Stefanie! It’s been a month for sure! Lol.
It really isn’t! He said it was mostly like a cold but he was so tired. He fatigued so easily and still has moments where his energy runs out.
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