Monday, April 27, 2020

Quarantine Confessions {4.27.2020}

The last round of confessions I did was last August, and we were all blissfully unaware of what was to come in just a few short months.  Today I’m sharing a new round of confessions since it’s been so long, and these are all from the quarantine era…


I confess…

… that out of the 45-ish days we’ve been quarantining, I probably didn’t brush Olivia’s hair about 20 of those days.  We finally have a routine, and I’m now brushing it almost every day.

… that during the first week of quarantine, I ate an entire box of Thin Mints all by myself.  Self-control went out the window during quarantine, apparently.

… that my roots are officially 2-3 inches long in some spots.  You know how I know?  I actually measured just for the sake of this post.  By the time we come out of quarantine, I’ll officially be a brunette again.

… that I’m SO SICK of cooking!

… that I have to do clothing checks before all Zoom meetings because our kids mostly just run around in underwear now.  I do make them both get dressed every morning for school, but once their Zoom meetings are over all bets are off.

… that for the first couple of weeks of quarantine, I’m pretty sure our kids didn’t brush their teeth in the morning.  We were all struggling (and failing) to find a routine and everything was just crazy.  I’m happy to say that they’re back on track with it now.  Most mornings.  I think.

… that I’m definitely reaching for the wine bottle more on weeknights than I used to.  We typically save the drinking for Friday – Sunday evenings, but we have definitely been popping the tops on random weeknights during quarantine.  I mean, why not?  It’s not like we have anywhere to drive.

… that I’m SO SICK OF COOKING!!

… that until about two weeks ago I didn’t even have the urge to organize.  Or work on projects.  Or get stuff done.  I was pretty much just living day-to-day for the first few weeks and not working on any projects or stuff that usually makes me happy.  I think my project mojo is back now, though (much to B’s dismay), so never fear.  I pressure-washed our driveway a couple of weeks ago and I just started revamping our laundry room and now I want to DO ALL THE THINGS!

… that I’ve been eating way more junk for lunch than I used to.  During “normal times” I typically eat very healthy lunches every day – avocado toast, salads, green smoothies, Greek yogurt with fruit, lean proteins and vegetables – but now that everyone’s home?  Grilled cheese sandwiches?  Yes please!  Mini pizzas?  Don’t mind if I do!  Chick-Fil-A?  You don’t have to twist my arm! 

… that I’ve made breakfast for dinner more times than I can count.  #NoShame

… that I’m SO SICK OF COOKING!!!!

… that my creativity for the blog has been sapped ever since we started quarantining.  The only creativity I have been able to muster these last six weeks is for my essential oils Instagram account.  Styling pretty pictures is the only thing I really feel like doing (and have time for) creatively right now.

… that I had a totally different post planned for tomorrow, but it was going to take too much time that I now don’t have (because – homeschool) so I scrapped it and here we are with this one.

… that I really miss going places, but I’m also worried that once we are finally allowed to go places again, that I might not want to because I’ll be conditioned to stay at home.  We’re all going to be shell-shocked when we finally get back to reality!

… have I mentioned that I’m so sick of cooking?!

Happy Monday, y’all!    


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21 comments:

  1. I love this Lindsay! It gave me a good laugh and helped me feel more normal!
    What is your essential oils instagram? I'm thinking of buying some
    -Holley @ beesimplyorganized.com

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  2. LOL! I can't say cooking wise this is any different for us; in fact I think we've gotten takeout 3 times now which is sort of a record for us! But diets are definitely out the window.

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    1. Haha. Wow! Well that's awesome that y'all are getting takeout more. I hear ya on the healthy eating, though. I am craving all the comfort food right now!

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  3. When this is all over, I don't want to cook for at least a month LOL! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  4. Food is taking center stage in so many posts about quarantine, and I'm noticing that here we're right into the comfort food!

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    1. Yes it is! And YES to all the comfort food! That's exactly what we've been eating over here.

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  5. Amen sister...I love to cook but come on....waaay too much!

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  6. I'm worried about eventually going places. Like how will we know it's safe or ok?

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  7. I'm super sick of cooking too! We've been trying to be good, and are still sticking to eating out once a week (which is of course take out to have at home, and we are only supporting our favorite local spots). I also usually save alcohol for Friday-Sunday and have found it increasing during the week. Oh well <3

    Green Fashionista

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  8. Since I love cooking I have not gotten sick of it, wish I could send you some meals! I have been drinking way more wine than normal, it is what it is. Stay sane!

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  9. I'm just tired of being tired all the time. I feel like it's more exhausting have nothing to do but work, school, home.... I don't know. We try to eat out once a week, because sometimes, I just don't want to cook.

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    1. I felt that way in the beginning, too. I was soooo tired all the time and had no motivation to do anything. Then I finally got my booty up and moving and now I feel like I'm working out more than I ever have in my entire life. I feel like I have too much energy almost now. It's crazy. And yes girl, get that takeout! It's good for your sanity!

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  10. I'm also a little tired of cooking! And my blog creativity has definitely taken a hit too! Hang in there.

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  11. I have been doing so good with lunches (usually a salad), but then my afternoon snack - usually chips, kind of derails that, haha. At least the Apple Watch is getting me moving more. I do feel the same about not wanting to do normal stuff - I still haven't gotten bit by the reading bug and I usually am ALWAYS wanting to read! I also feel the same about going out when this is all over. It's going to be such a change!

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  12. Yes to all of those.
    I think I have started pouring around 4 most days because high school algebra is going to send me straight over the edge!

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  13. I am soooo over cooking too. I feel like all I do is cook and clean. It is a vicious cycle. I am tired of all of this. I miss going place too!

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  14. I feel you. I too have been drinking wine more frequently during the week. I am trying very hard to get back into the weekend only. Also my creativity has tanked. :( We will get through this!

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    1. Yes we will! That's the spirit! We WILL get through this!

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  15. Hang in there! I thnik we're all feeling the same, so at least you aren't alone. I can't wait for life to get back to normal, bt I am excited to see you as a brunette... lol jk!
    Ashley // http://www.adventureswithellamarie.com

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