"I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing 'Happy Birthday."
-Steven Wright
Mommy’s birthday was on Saturday and since the weather was supposed to rain all day the kids decided to perform a circus act for her the day before. It was an impressive display, with costumes, choreography, and a finish timed perfectly to the song circus song they picked out. It was easily one of the best things the kids have done as a team and it was a great present for Mommy.
This was not an ideal time for a birthday. Between the coronavirus and weather, we were basically stuck indoors with no way to see anyone. We made the best of it by decorating the house and throwing our own little party. Afterwards, we put on a movie for the kids so Mommy could have a virtual party with her friends. I wish we could have made the day more special for her, but we’ll make up for it when the world gets back to normal. Happy birthday Mommy!
And then Easter came. Like Mommy’s birthday, it was a more subdued affair compared to prior years. The rain prevented the Easter Bunny from hiding eggs outside so they were hidden throughout the house instead. And our normal trips to visit all the grandparents for more Easter Egg hunts were cancelled thanks to the coronavirus. The kids were disappointed of course but they seem to understand. Maybe some makeup hunts will be arranged later on.