Amy's job

As the school year was winding down, Amy's theater teacher Ms. Novi asked her if she wanted to do a job running the sound board in the school auditorium for a two-day dance recital. She was so happy to get the opportunity, and worked alongside an older student, Claire, who ran the lighting. They were also joined by another young lady who graduated from Freedom a few years ago and who was "in charge" of the little team. Seems like a pretty low-stress gig, and it paid pretty darn well - $20 an hour - she made $300 over two days! She did this one other time too, pre-pandemic.

Amy was very excited to add her job to our google calendar and our kitchen wall calendar, and very hopeful that this will lead to more gigs down the road.

Quiet

Throughout the pandemic, I think we've each been alone in the house for no more than two hours each. It's been a whole lot of togetherness, even as we all occupy our own spaces. The pets are living their best lives, always having company. 

As things get back to normal, I think each of us will be really glad to get the chance to be home alone again from time to time. And I'll try not to worry about how quiet the house is going to be in the fall when Reed is at JMU and Amy is back at school all day.

Pfizer Pfamily

 

I am so incredibly relieved that I had my second dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine in February, Tod was able to get his second dose this week, and Reed and Amy both have had one dose. It is so amazing to know we've got protection from the worst of this awful disease. At first vaccination spots were hard to come by. I was able to get it because my agency, CSB, was designated as a health care provider and even though I don't do direct care, I could still get it. Then Tod was able to get it in April due to preexisting conditions. Very quickly it was opened up for Reed to get it, and then finally they lowered the age down to 16 and Amy got her first dose.

Maybe we can begin to put this awful thing behind us now.