An Imperfect Christian Mom's COVID-19 Diary #14

 

It's been nearly two months since I wrote about our life during COVID-19. At the time, I felt pretty low. I wish I were a stronger Christian so that my faith carried me fully through all the worry and feelings of inadequacy I deal with as a wife and working mom. 

Tinnitus impacts my sleep. Not such a big deal in the summer, but now that the Lil' Princess is back in school and I have to get up early, my productivity has suffered. Not a ton, but some. I'm signing up new real estate clients, which is a positive, plus I have an editing project I'm working on.

The real estate market had only a small valley at the beginning of the pandemic. Other than that, it's been a great year for selling. Buyers find themselves in a highly competitive market of low inventory and historically low interest rates. Prices keep going up, making it challenging to secure the property they want. Sellers in some markets are selling for thousands over asking price. If the price is right it goes before you have a chance to blink.

I'm in the midst of research for a huge decision I'm facing. Don't you wish you had a crystal ball to look into the future sometimes? I'm keeping it up in prayer and hope my heart and mind are open to God's guidance--no matter what it is.

It's a blessing that the family remains safe and healthy. With the Lil' Diva working in a nursing home kitchen, we are keeping up a strict cleaning regimen. Massachusetts has not moved further along in its re-opening plan, but we are hopeful as the numbers stay low that it is in the near future--we just don't know about the second wave and what that will bring.

As we all endure these trying times, my sincere prayer is that we work together and focus on what binds us and not what separates us. I pray we stay kind and eager to help each other. 

Task it Tuesday - Aug 20

Originally created by The Geeky Blogger, Task It Tuesday is a weekly meme to help you--and me--get things done. The challenge is to post a task or list of tasks you want to complete before next Tuesday. These tasks can help you with your blogging life, reading life, personal or professional life.

Came back from vacation to tons of work. I can't complain. New listings are always fun. It will be tough to accomplish all I want to this week, but let's see what the list looks like.

• Daily Bible reading - I am so far behind, but I am trying to stick with it and read a little each morning.
• Back to school shopping (Ugh, I hate shopping) - DONE
• Phone interview - Thursday (being interviewed by the state association)
• Meet with the elder care attorney - Today
• Meet with real estate partners - Wednesday and Thursday (need to thank those that help me)
• Pictures and paperwork for three new listings
• Exercise - Wed, Thur, Fri, and Sat

That's my crazy list. What does yours look like?

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Movie to Premier September 17 on PBS

Are your kids fans of DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD? Then be sure to catch the first-ever DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Movie, premiering on September 17 on PBS KIDS. THE DANIEL TIGER MOVIE: WON’T YOU BE OUR NEIGHBOR? features a family that has just moved to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, leaving it up to Daniel and his community to welcome the newcomers with open arms.

THE DANIEL TIGER MOVIE: WON’T YOU BE OUR NEIGHBOR? will repeat throughout the week of September 17 (check your local listings) on PBS KIDS and the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream. It will also be available for free on pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video App. Additionally, two new episodes from DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD will debut throughout the week of September 17. The movie and episodes will explore themes such as making new friends and navigating unfamiliar social situations.

Jodi's First Day at School/Daniel Plays at Jodi's House
Premieres September 18

“Jodi’s First Day at School” - Jodi is nervous on her first day at a new school, so Teacher Harriet explains to Jodi that she can find something or someone she knows to help herself feel better. She spots Daniel Tiger, who is someone she knows! Daniel takes on the duties of “First Day Friend” to help Jodi feel comfortable at her new school.

“Daniel Plays at Jodi’s House” - Daniel goes to Jodi’s house after school. At first, Daniel feels a little nervous because he’s never played at Jodi’s house after school before. Then Daniel finds things he knows—like blueberries—to make himself feel better at Jodi’s house.

A New Friend at School/A New Friend at the Playground
Premieres September 20

“A New Friend at School” - Daniel can’t wait to race the crafty car he made at school with Prince Wednesday! But Prince Wednesday is busy playing with Jodi now. Is Prince Wednesday still Daniel’s friend? Of course he is.

“A New Friend at the Playground” - Daniel and Miss Elaina are playing together at the park. When their new friend Jodi shows up to play, Daniel worries that Miss Elaina likes Jodi more than him, but then Daniel is reminded that they’re all still friends.

This new movie and these shows are destined to help kids face the challenges of adjusting to new environments, like coping with a big move or starting at a new school.*


* No compensation was provided for this post. 

You've Got Mail Monday

That I am sitting down to type this post at almost 10 p.m. on Tuesday should indicate what kind of week it has been. Blogging here went out the window as other things like replacing a dead car battery, grocery shopping, and playing chauffeur took precedence. I think I might have some time at home tomorrow morning before taking the Lil' Princess to violin lessons.  Oh darn, that reminds me, the bill for her rental is overdue. Ugh!

So, last week was fairly exciting around here. I bid on an item for the Lil' Diva's birthday and I won it. I am so thrilled. Can't tell you what it is yet--in case she stops in to take a peek at the blog--but when I spill the beans you will be amazed she wanted one of these things considering all the technology that is out there. I haven't had one of these in probably 30 years.

I'm actually driving her nuts right now because every gift I've gotten her wasn't on her birthday list, but I know she wants them. She's desperately trying to figure out what I've bought, but she'll have to wait until Sunday to open it all.

School is due to start at the end of the month. I can't believe summer has passed so quickly. In last week's mail I received the Gardener's Supply Company End-of-Summer Clearance catalog. Now, I really know fall is coming. Plenty of back-to-school and fall catalogs have arrived from Land's End, too.

For books, I received a copy of Who I Be by Annie Brown, which I'l be reviewing at my Christian book blog next month.

That it for this week. Hope you are having a great one.