COVID-19 Outbreak in Ohio: Weeks 8 & 9

Thursday, April 30
Spent the evening installing a new over-the-range microwave. Paul picked it up from Lowe's the day before -- it was the first time I had ever completely researched and purchased an appliance online without looking at them in person, too. One thing I'll say about shopping under the coronavirus: I could get used to curbside pick-up!

Saturday, May 2
A beautiful, sunny day that hit 80 degrees. Everybody was outside -- familiar faces and others taking walks, biking and just generally enjoying the outdoors. Paul powerwashed a boatload of stuff in the backyard, as well as our porch ceiling and the sides of our house. I learned how to use a push mower -- I'm almost 39, so I figured it was about time.

Sunday, May 3
I expected it to rain all day, but it was merely cloudy and warm. So we got even more outdoor tasks done! Paul spray painted the wicker furniture that sits on our porch, so it's a chocolate brown color instead of a chipping white. He also touched up the chairs that surround our fire pit. Not being able to go anywhere of significance means we sure get a lot done around the house.

Tuesday, May 5
Atticus had his first Zoom meeting/storytime with his preschool class this afternoon. He was eager to show his class a Star Wars toy but gets surprisingly shy when it comes to seeing himself on screen dancing, singing or the like.

Thursday, May 7
Ohio is opening up even more. The governor announced that salons and outside dining will be permitted on May 15, with inside dining starting on May 21. I also got a call from our pediatrician's office to reschedule Atticus's well-child appointment, which was cancelled more than a month ago. Maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day, and not a bad one all considering. Got some food from one of my favorite neighborhood bakeries, and Paul helped the kids make cookies

Never thought I'd do it, but we purchased a membership to the zoo today, too. It's for 14-months (starting when the zoo reopens) and the kids will love it. Seemed like a good way to support a local institution -- and maybe I'll love the zoo more when we go for only a couple of hours at a time instead of once every year or two for the WHOLE day. Ask me in a year if it was a good idea!