COVID-19 and Spring Break

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First day of homeschool

In the beginning of the year, we learned of a fast spreading virus with no vaccine in China.  The virus (Coronavirus, now COVID-19) has spread quickly to all continents except Antartica.  Many, many people have died from the virus.

In the US, we have taken many, many measures to help flatten the curve.  What this means is we are trying to delay and lessen getting COVID-19 so it will not overwhelm the healthcare system.  We only have so many medical professionals and hospital beds.

What does that mean for us?  Lots of changes.  Mama and Baba have prepared us well - we have plenty of food and necessities.  In addition, Minnesota has stopped schools and moved to virtual learning for March, April and May.  This means you and Beni are at home now.  Also, Mama and Baba are working from home now.  In practicing social distancing, non-essential stores are not open anymore.

We had Megan babysitting but with the new shelter in place, we have taken a pause in both childcare and cleaning from Crystal.

During these times, we are very grateful and appreciative for what we have.  We have a safe home, plenty of fun, wifi, games... we are healthy, we are happy, we are safe.

Spring break certainly has taken a change.  The biggest impact right now is not going to Hawaii due to quarantine.  This is a first world problem.  Other countries are going through curfew, checkpoints, quarantine, lockdowns, etc.  The great news is we have creatively solved for this during the pandemic.

Garage Hawaii!  Garage Hawaii includes a new hot tub, sand pit, tiki lights and our tiki hut.  You and Beni love it.  Garage Hawaii also comes with tropical popsicles and pineapple.