Day: July 8, 2020

    Parenting during Quarantine

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    Ben and I had to make a few adjustments to our parenting but nothing to crazy. It was nice to have a little flexibility to our mornings. It was nice to be able to go up to our bedroom office and chat when we wanted. It was fun to have Ben come down for lunch or snack breaks.

    Ben enjoyed working from home. Not travelling. Going for a lunch time run. Seeing the kids throughout the day and always being home before dinner.

    I loved having Ben around and watching him work when I needed to break away from the kids. I liked walking with friends and riding my bike in the morning. With everything being cancelled I had some flexibility for when I wanted to do things. I liked that dinner time was more consistent and not rushed. I had time to cook and we were all home together every night. We had lots of fun movie and game nights. And no – I don’t wear glasses, yet.

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    Benji in Quarantine

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    Benji likes to sleep in but not too long that he feels like he wasted his day.

    Benji gets his school work done in the mornings. He sometimes asks for help with math or english and he likes to get my opinion on everything. His favorite class is Musical Theater – for sure. He loves singing and dancing and performing.

    Benji gets all A’s in every class all during jr high.

    Benji likes to work out every day. Usually a 2 mile run about 8 min mile and 2, 15 minute workouts – Abs with mom and one on his own.

    He likes to hang with Packer and Luca. Pokemon Go with Lalo, Luca, Ray, whoever. Luca just taught him how to Long Board.

    His favorite food is still Cafe Rio but he just loves “real” food. Meat, potatoes, burritos and protien shakes.

    He likes video games. And Marvel movies.

    Benji lost 2 teeth – his fangs finally came out!

    Benji’s hair is so great right now. He finally let it grow! It’s poof and flowing. It gives personality!

    He prepares the sacrament for our family each week. He takes this very seriously and I love it. He has a tender heart and loves God. He reads his scriptures diligently and makes sure to get his seminary videos done.

    He still has one of the biggest hearts and is always ready to help one of his siblings when they need it!

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    Packer in Quarantine

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    Packer likes to get his homework done on the first three days and then he has thursday and friday free to do what he wants.

    He likes to do HIS own thing. He gets an idea and does it… making a video, lego creation, video game, or just one of the old toys around the house.

    Packer is very good at school. He just gets his stuff done and hardly ever asks for my input or help. He is ok with an A- but has gotten all A’s!

    Packer passes the sacrament for us each Sunday. He takes this job very seriously and I love it. He is also the Deacons Quorum President and does a good job of planning and leading.

    He likes to eat everything but he really doesn’t care about food. I wanted to spoil him with food for his bday but he didn’t care what we had. BUT he hates to fast – he needs a little food every few hours.

    He hangs with Benji and Luca. Asher and James used to come over every day so this is a weird slow time. He doesn’t like to pokemon or play video games besides Fortnite. He LOVES Fortnite AGAIN.

    He likes to play Star Realms – Ray learned to play with him.

    Packer is fun. We never know quite what to expect from him. We do know that he doesnot like scary movies and his tastebuds are pretty wimpy!

    OH yes, and GROOT has been on his shoulder almost every day of quarantine! Sunday is Groots day of rest though.

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