A better day. The Little Sister settled down to work easily. After English we rode our bikes out to the dam for a brain break. The Big Sister completed her work early and headed back to the house ...
Distanced Ed
Daily updates from our farm on the Sunshine Coast Australia while we isolate from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The girls learning from home and didn't like my initial suggestions for naming our "school", so I'm running with Distance-d Ed.
Day 35 of Distanced Ed
I’ve often reflected that isolation has made me a better mum. I’m been empathetic to their situation, I’ve spent time doing things they want me to do instead of rushing them from one activity to the ...
Day 34 of Distanced Ed
Bearhands went to work early. The girls and I reluctantly headed out to ‘school’ to start Monday. Nan and Pop packed up for home, and came out to the office before they left. The girls bid them ...
Day 33 of Distanced Ed
Dad and Bearhands worked at the other farm in the morning. Nan did more crochet and the girls gorged screens while I prepared for week 2 of home learning in the office. Discovered the girls’ ...
Day 32 of Distanced Ed
Was lying awake when the alarm went off. Rounded up the troops and we assembled around the flag pole to listen to the last post and sing the National Anthem. The girls laid the wreath that we’d ...
Day 32 of Distanced Ed
The school day started with an online violin lesson for the Little Sister. The Big Sister moved outside and I found a pressing job in the paddock. Bearhands phoned Dad and asked him for his help ...