Yesterday, as soon as we got wind of the new measures (or lockdown as they call it in Scotland) Boy Two came to the rescue and fetched his big brother (and all his stuff) back from uni. So now the Palace of Bundance is full to bursting. Here’s what I learned: If you’re going to […]
Coronavirus: Lost count of the days but still learning
It’s Sunday night and things are looking up a little. Here’s what I’ve learned today: Self-determination is an illusion, but an important one. Instead of sorting school bags and uniform I’ve done a schedule for homeschooling. A flimsy plan, but it’s better than the ‘I want my life back’ tantrum that was threatening. I’m calm, […]
Self-isolation: Day two, things I’ve learned
I think it was the piano that did it. Googling the piano, and wondering whether Amazon (or whoever) would be able to deliver it. In a dull moment (of which there have been surprisingly few) I found myself wondering about all the marvellous things we could learn during our initial isolation and all the long […]
Self isolation: Day one, things I’ve learned
It’s funny how the significant moments happen without fanfare, rather than to the big hulloo you think they deserve. Working from home this lunchtime when Boy Two came in from school looking clammy and pale. He flopped onto the spare bed and said: “Urgh.” He was shivery and warm, achy, coughing and tired. Oh, shit. […]
Coronavirus: Stockpiling or a feast of clearing out
There are, we learn, riots in the bog roll aisles as frantic shoppers grapple for the last Andrex before it’s too late. Too late for what? Goodness knows. Coronavirus is making its methodical way around the world and will get here eventually, no matter what we do. Concerning, yes. Prompting an uncontrollable urge for piles […]