Life In Lockdown… I have to confess that until a week or so ago the current Coronavirus was just something I heard about on the news. Something that was happening elsewhere in the world. Which whilst the stories and coverage were awful to hear about, I did have a slightly relaxed approach to it. After all, it wasn’t something that was happening here, about to affect the UK, friends and family.
How wrong was I?
Life In Lockdown {Week 1}
Reality hits
This week the Coronavirus became very much a reality for us all. With new social distancing measures put in place by the UK government. Across the week things have changed, advice and guidance have changed. Increased hand washing protocol is no longer just the steps we need to take. The social distancing of being 2 metres apart in public places (shops etc) as well as asking people to work from home where possible.
Schools closed
The biggest guidance, for us anyway, has been the decision to close schools and nurseries infinitely. The knock-on effect of cancelling SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels. Whilst none of the children were due to take exams this year they will be affected by having to homeschool. Not to mention the social aspect of time spent away from their friends.
Stay home, stay safe
With the advice being to stay home, stay safe this is what we are doing. Although What The Dad Said is a key worker and is still heading out to work to help feed the nation. Along with the possibility of having to complete additional shifts to cover those who need to go into 12-week self-isolation.
Mother’s Day
Today was possibly the first day that many felt the effect of the new lockdown measures. Not being able to be with their mums or mothers-in-law to celebrate the day. The cancellation of days out, get-togethers and dinner plans. Whilst we didn’t manage to head out on a family day out, I have managed to enjoy the day. I celebrated the day just how I would want to, surrounded by my own little family unit.
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