Headquarters for the Next Week

Day two going on day 20.

That’s sort of how it feels right now. Being restricted to one room of your house while you talk to your family through the door is jarring…and weird. It’s necessary, of course, and essential in keeping my family safe. And I know I’m so much more fortunate than others who have had this virus, particularly those who didn’t get the vaccine, but still. In my personal situation, covid and quarantining are both things I am looking forward to being over.

Is it normal to experience FOMO with your own family? Then again, nothing about this situation is normal. I hear the kids laughing and playing and having fun outside the door and I think, I’m not a part of that. I usually am. We spend every day with them, so it’s always at least one of us.

But lately it hasn’t been me. And it’s not stemming from feelings of envy; I’m actually so happy PJ has taken some time off renovating Holiday House and the flip house and is relaxing with the kids, eating popcorn and watching movies, and being home. How did I get so lucky with him?

He’s been taking care of me and making sure I’m getting the medicine I need. How is it that I can remember to give our. middle kiddo his medicine two times a day and our dog her medicine two times a day, but I forget to take the ones I need? Nevertheless, he has made me some Theraflu tea, given me all the medicine I need in order to feel somewhat okay, and cooked up a delicious breakfast this morning. He also made my mom’s chicken noodle soup extra fancy by adding some sour cream and paprika. I still can’t taste (or smell) anything, but I could tell it was delicious just by the texture, if that makes sense.

At the end of the day, I feel happy and grateful knowing I am feeling okay today, and that my family is safe and healthy. I know it could always be worse than it is and right now my problems are minuscule compared to those of so many. So much to be grateful for tonight.

We’re still watching the 9/11 documentary and I’ve been sending emails in between editing videos and passing out.

What a day.