A Life Lived Messy

For fun, I made some stickers to put on notecards so we could send out some fun notes to our friends while we all are social distancing - I had a few people ask for a copy so I figured I'd post a link here if anyone else wants them.   I drew them to fit on 2x4 mailing labels and I *think* the format of the PDF would print them on the sticker sheets if you went that route - it works for me over here in my quarintine land, but I'm as tech savvy as a turtle, so I have no idea how to do these things in real life or for other people - just me..... so, print them, color them, glue them to some paper and mail them out.   Hopefully they bring a smile to your face. Just clink the link below to get your Covid Cards Covid Cards

And just like that, the entire nation is homeschooling.... Well, not really. More like quarantine schooling, or crisis schooling, or chaos schooling.... Even veteran homeschoolers like myself are struggling. You see, when you homeschool, it is a choice.  Its not something forced upon you in the midst of a global pandemic. You take time researching curriculum, joining co-ops, signing up for classes and activities. You are prepared  (sort of....) But I don't think anyone was prepared for this. All that to say, if you suddenly find yourself quarantine schooling, you are not alone. While no doubt your head is spinning and you are sorting through numerous emails, suggestions anxieties and fear, I want to remind you that you can do this! Even after 10 years of homeschooling, my head is spinning.  My kids outside classes and activities have been modified or cancelled, competitions shut down, trips not taken.... it's been rough!. And there are moments