President Biden said vaccinating teachers should be a National priority, so CVS opened up appointments to teachers and Becky got her first shot! The state is not vaccinating teachers until March 11.
Ally got sick. Fever and it seems she has a slight cold. It’s not COVID because she got tested on Monday and again at school on Thursday. Negative both times.
Ally returned to school. For the first time since March 13, 2020. She was happy to be in school and said it was better than remote, but it was freezing cold. To be COVID safe the classroom windows are wide open and it was very cold here this week.
My dad got out of the hospital and is at home with round the clock at home care.
The final two gymnastics meets of the regular season took place and Ally decided not to compete. It’s been a full year since she last competed and after so many months off she just didn’t feel ready. We supported her decision, and talked about how ever since she was a baby there was no prodding, encouraging or bribing her to do something until she was ready. Eating, walking, talking, putting her hair up in pony tails, raising her hand in class, demonstrating a new skill at gymnastics, spending the night away from us. It’s all on her schedule in her own time. When she is ready. She is and always has been her own person. And we love her just the way she is. It takes a lot of confidence to hold off until you are ready to do something.
Ally has decided to stay at her gym but change teams/cohort next month after the state meet. That way she will finish out the season with her teammates, but it’s time to move to a different group, it’s with older girls and has less practice time each week which will be better for Ally.
Lots of PS5 playing this week, one afternoon Ally played online with strangers by herself! I was a little freaked out but she and Becky told me it was safe. And we reviewed internet stranger safety.
Sunday dressed and ready to head to the gym for meet #1 of the week. She was signed up to run camera for 2 meet sessions.
But before she left she had some snuggles with Cloey.
Her team won! Yes there are lots of girls at her level.
On Monday I started riding the Peloton. My goal is 31 rides this month which is one ride a day. I’m happy to report I made it 5/6 days and will double up next week to stay on track.
Ally loves having breakfast in bed with her pets. It was a nice way to start the school week.
Monday the start of a new school schedule, new class cohort of only 11 other students.
Ally sent me the selfie above. Sometimes Daisy likes to go after Ally. It was a good morning of remote school, but at lunch Ally told me she wasn’t feeling well. She was burning up, she had a fever! So after some rest and movie watching we went and got COVID tested. She felt so crummy.
Tuesday Ally and Becky had sick days. No school for either of them. Becky took the day off because with Ally having a 100+ fever it was safer for her students that she stay home until we got the COVID results. Ally and I watched the movie Togo and then she played Minecraft with Becky for 4 hours!!
Thursday, first day back in person at school.
Ally met up with Olive and Maya and walked to school.
Due to COVID they keep the classroom windows open and run an air filter machine to improve air quality, but it means the room is cold. Really cold. Especially when it’s less than 20 degrees outside. So Ally came home with her teeth chattering. She was freezing.
So I made her some soup and hot cocoa.
And Ally shared her soup with Cloey!
How was the first day back? 2 thumbs up Ally said.
Friday she dressed as warm as reasonable. Fleece lined sweatpants, warm socks, 3 layers on top, her winter coat and a hat.She wore it all and came home so cold again. I even sent her with hot cocoa in a water bottle to drink during the day to try and stay warm.
So she changed her clothes again and ate soup again.
Hanging out with Daisy.
But honestly, she was still not feeling her best. She battled a low grade fever all week. And the cold classroom did not help.
Becky got her shot!!
And Aunt Polly sent us the ad for the vaccine above, looks like Becky. But it’s not.
But we had to stage a photo shoot to prove it.
Saturday after the gymnastics meet Ally had her annual Shamrock Shake.
And when we got home she had an Ipsy order to open.
And then it was game time. Cloey and Daisy hung out on one side of the room.
While Ally and Becky played on the other side.
It’s really nice for them to have a joint activity. And it’s something I have no interest in. I’m so glad we got the gaming system. It’s been really great and fun for them.
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