Well it's been a while but honestly, there hasn't been much to write about. Mia's outdoor soccer team has been working hard at their home field. We're definitely seeing a vast improvement and I'm even seeing some potential goalies! We're supposed to have a scrimmage/friendly Wed evening so I'm hoping the rain ends and we can get in the match. I'm anxious to see how these girls work together as a group but with my luck, the fields will be a mess and we won't get to play.
Throughout the last few weeks, we've been preparing for today's first day of virtual school for Mia. Mia picked up her iPod recently and we set up her schedule and she was ready to roll. Is she excited to be home all school year? Meh. Is she thrilled to be in a class with zero friends? Not really, but what can you do. Will she miss all her friends? For sure. Does she know her parents are keeping her home so she stays safe if/when this all blows up again? Definitely. Luckily, our 9 1/2 year old is mature enough to understand our reasons to keep her home and is embracing this new life for 4th grade. Hopefully, it'll be an overall positive experience and who knows, maybe things will return to "normal" one day. She still has soccer with BFF Scarlett and her teammates so she's got at least something.
It's weird not to be making her cold lunch or drawing up her lunch notes every day, but my art abilities won't go to waste. I'm still currently working on a dog commission sketch. It's taking a lot of time but I'm really layering in the browns. I may be doing some art lessons for the other fellow virtual school kiddos. I've got a variety of kids that may be be interested so that could be a fun project. I always love working with kids so this could be a great and positive experience. I'm curious on what Mia's virtual art life will be for school, but hopefully we'll learn soon what that and other other specials will be like. I think the most important thing parents need to be with this whether you've got a kid thats going hybrid or virtual is just be patient. I've seen a lot of upset parents getting flustered and mad at IT, the school or anyone they could vent to. Just chill and relax, people.
Lastly, over the last few weeks, Mia's been doing a lot of skateboarding and rollerskating. It's been pretty cute actually watching her skateboard around, then when her roller-skates came in, she would act as a waitress from Ratatouille and bring out food while we'd visit her grandparents. She's going to need these to keep her active for virtual gym class. If you ask Mia the highlights of her Summer, she'll gladly respond with "swimming with my friends at the beach, or in the pool with Noelle". She had a few sleepovers here and there, but this Summer girl certainly loves the beach and being in the water with friends. This weekend, Mia's got a very special Zoom call with a Red Panda and zoo keeper where she can ask any questions with her and see the little cutie as close as she can. One day, she'll get to hold one..
That's all for now, keep posted for more updates through the school year and the soccer season. Thanks for reading!
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