We have made it two weeks in quarantine mode. Honestly, things really haven't changed that much, except Hyrum can't play with anyone. He will frequently mention going to find friends to play with and I have to redirect. Despite his playmate withdraws we are doing well.
Tim had a more difficult week, because he had three days of nights. It's always hard switching his sleep schedule. He does enjoy the nights, because he has more autonomy and less notes to write. He would leave just before the kids went to bed and got home each morning at about breakfast time. North Carolina saw a sharp increase in covid cases. Tim's hospital has only a handful of patients, so far. As of right now residents are not on teams taking care of any of these patients, but all that can change if things get out of control. On a positive note, the hospital has developed a test that takes about 4 hours to process. They are just starting to use it more widespread. Hopefully, it will help! He has two more weeks in the ICU and I am hoping things stay calm for at least two more weeks.
Hyrum discovered a love for yoga this week. We had some rainy days and he was driving this mama nuts running around. I found a yoga story format that is really well done. They had some Star Wars episodes and Hyrum was hooked. He did really well with following along and it was fun to watch him try some of the moves. He even convinced Tim to do it with him. He also did some experimenting with his hair. I don't really know how the zebra mane started, but several nights this week after bath he insisted that he have zebra hair. It's a little hard to see, but he spiked up half of his hair and then combed the other side down flat to get the full zebra effect. He also discovered hair clips. I'll be tucking this one away for his future wedding! On the sunny days we went outside to play in the church parking lot and at the playground. I never thought I would be grateful there are not many kids at our complex.
Poor Lila started the week with a fever. I thought she beat it last Sunday and reported that she was on the mend. She woke up on Monday with a fever that continued until Wednesday. We were starting to get worried that we would have to take her in because it was lasting so long. I felt so bad because she was sleeping terrible. She is definitely my sleeper. If she doesn't get her beauty rest, she is a little monster. With bad sleep and being sick, she was just miserable. Thursday she woke up and I could tell the fever was gone. It has taken her several days to readjust her sleeping. She woke up frequently and didn't have long sleep cycles. Now, she is sleeping longer at night and during nap time, thankfully. She loves to explore outside and get into everything. Her new thing is decorative rocks. I have a big container that we use for school. She found it and has enjoyed moving the rocks from one container to another. Her favorite is to a bag that she can shake. It is always interesting to see the differences between her and Hyrum. Hyrum would have never cared about sitting and moving things from one container to another. She continues to work on her language. We have started making her say a word before we comply. For instance, if she wants up, she normally just reaches up and fusses. We have started making her say up and we pick her up. She has started using the correct words to let us know what she wants instead of fussing. It's still a work in progress, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
The kids keep me on my toes. I am thankful we have a good routine in place and that the weather is getting nicer. I have taken the kids out on runs with me. Thankfully, the church is close and they have a large parking lot. Hyrum chooses a place to play, usually on the big rock and I will take Lila and run back and forth. It's nice to be able to exercise still. I am ready for ICU to be over and have Tim home a little more. I love Hyrum, but he has SO much energy. It's hard to be the only parent trying to keep up and not having anyone to tap out with.
In all we are doing well. Grateful, to feel peace and feeling the guidance of the spirit as we navigate unknown territories!
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