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Friday, March 27, 2020
Girl's trip to MI

That Corona Quarentine life! It's all OK!
Fast forward about a month and a half. HOW in the world does time pass so quickly? In a completely normal world time moves quickly but it seems with all that's happened in the last month it got away from me even more quickly than normal!

We are surviving quarantine over here one day at a time. To tell the truth, this momma likes to hibernate at home in the winter generally so it hasn't changed my life too much. Don't get me wrong things are different. I just don't struggle with staying in during the cold months as much. If it was summer and I was missing pool time and fun activities in the warm weather with the kids, then it would definitely rock my world more!
What I miss most is probably date night with my hubby, lunch with friends and fountain drinks from the gas station! Our biggest adjustment was schooling the kids. It can be said that throwing out into the universe that you "could never homeschool" will then bite you in the butt at some point. lol. So here I am, overseeing their school work and not doing so great at it! Luckily teachers are the real MVP's and got everything organized and put up online for their students in record time and all I really have to do is make sure they are doing the work and help with a few questions.
I am always trying to find ways to make things fun with the kids without making myself go crazy because lets be real, this mom is not into the crafting fun stuff so much with these last 4 as I was with the first 3. It's fine. We've been doing movie nights, games and way more screen time than should be had. In fact, I just told the 10 year old I was pretty sure with the amount of time he's played Fortnite this week he had a full time job.
You know what I realized during all this? Well, truthfully, I realized this as a mom of 6 more than a few years ago, but it's definitely come into play this last couple week for sure. It's ok to just get by sometimes. Do what NEEDS to get done and wing it. It's ok to chill and doze and relax in front of the TV one day if you aren't feeling it. It's ok to nap. It's ok to pop some popcorn and throw on a movie when you just can't deal with the chaos of the kids for a couple hours. It's all ok. The dishes, laundry and schoolwork will be there tomorrow so if you need a break today just take it. When you are feeling it, well rock it out and then you'll feel less guilty when you need to just sit. If the toddler won't leave your heels and keeps crying to be cuddled and just be still with you, do it. Even if the breakfast dishes sit for longer than normal. Do what works for you! There is no precedent for being quarantined with your family for days on end. We are forging a new path here. For me, it's quiet. It's simple, routine days. It's binge watching shows, making yummy treats (if you know me you know that for me this is not normal...cooking is yuck) and feeding my crew good food. Its taking naps with the toddler and sleeping in in the mornings. For you it might be routine, crafts, schedules and you know what? It is all just OK!!
Hang in there momma's! This too shall pass.
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Daddy took the kids Target shooting
last week and mommy took a nap!
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We are surviving quarantine over here one day at a time. To tell the truth, this momma likes to hibernate at home in the winter generally so it hasn't changed my life too much. Don't get me wrong things are different. I just don't struggle with staying in during the cold months as much. If it was summer and I was missing pool time and fun activities in the warm weather with the kids, then it would definitely rock my world more!
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Haircuts happened |
Dancing and playing went down and she might've worn
these jammies for three days straight. It's fine.
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What I miss most is probably date night with my hubby, lunch with friends and fountain drinks from the gas station! Our biggest adjustment was schooling the kids. It can be said that throwing out into the universe that you "could never homeschool" will then bite you in the butt at some point. lol. So here I am, overseeing their school work and not doing so great at it! Luckily teachers are the real MVP's and got everything organized and put up online for their students in record time and all I really have to do is make sure they are doing the work and help with a few questions.
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The virtual Disney trip we took really wiped these two out! |
I am always trying to find ways to make things fun with the kids without making myself go crazy because lets be real, this mom is not into the crafting fun stuff so much with these last 4 as I was with the first 3. It's fine. We've been doing movie nights, games and way more screen time than should be had. In fact, I just told the 10 year old I was pretty sure with the amount of time he's played Fortnite this week he had a full time job.
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Classroom time! |
You know what I realized during all this? Well, truthfully, I realized this as a mom of 6 more than a few years ago, but it's definitely come into play this last couple week for sure. It's ok to just get by sometimes. Do what NEEDS to get done and wing it. It's ok to chill and doze and relax in front of the TV one day if you aren't feeling it. It's ok to nap. It's ok to pop some popcorn and throw on a movie when you just can't deal with the chaos of the kids for a couple hours. It's all ok. The dishes, laundry and schoolwork will be there tomorrow so if you need a break today just take it. When you are feeling it, well rock it out and then you'll feel less guilty when you need to just sit. If the toddler won't leave your heels and keeps crying to be cuddled and just be still with you, do it. Even if the breakfast dishes sit for longer than normal. Do what works for you! There is no precedent for being quarantined with your family for days on end. We are forging a new path here. For me, it's quiet. It's simple, routine days. It's binge watching shows, making yummy treats (if you know me you know that for me this is not normal...cooking is yuck) and feeding my crew good food. Its taking naps with the toddler and sleeping in in the mornings. For you it might be routine, crafts, schedules and you know what? It is all just OK!!
Baby girls still make milestones! She graduated to the big
table. She's the one who made this happen!
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Hang in there momma's! This too shall pass.
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Sunday, February 9, 2020
McEwan Crazies Chronicles Feb 2-Feb 9
Hello all!! This week our kids got to experience their first EVER snow day off school. Yep, you read that right. In the 16 years we've had kids in school our school district has never declared a snow day. I'm pretty sure it started from parents complaints over a certain snow storm last year. It was pretty crazy with the amount of parents driving kids to and from school but I'm still not certain it should've required a day off. It certainly didn't require them to declare Monday a no school day. Literally there wasn't any snow on my road when I looked out the window but then again we can go ahead and blame the weather people. They were sure we were going to be all snowed in. Luckily, it didn't hit near as bad as they were predicting! The kids of course spent the day inside with all the devices running and causing general chaos. Izzy, the baby, and I are used to our quiet days with all the kids gone. Lol. Of course they had a few battles and the kids luckily had some friends come ask for some sledding buddies so they did end up out the door for a little while!
Most of this week was spent out of the elements and in the house where it's cozy and warm. I like those kind of days sometimes where I just get to chill under blankets, watch Grey's Anatomy and cuddle my baby girl. I mean who else is obsessed with Grey's??? I swear it never gets old...I htought for sure when McDreamy got killed off it'd go downhill but, nope!
We did take the kids to swim again. It seems to be becoming a thing for us on the weekends. We sure love reaping the perks of Kinzie's job! It's almost like being in warm weather, besides the lack of sun. The 83 degree temp in the pool room sure does a good job of helping us pretend though! Pretty soon mom is gonna need a getaway to an actual warm weather climate! I miss sun and heat. Sure the sun comes out once in awhile but it just doesn't help my mood much. I need 80 degree sun dang it!
Bryce got to go to a Wolverine basketball game and UVU on Saturday with dad and his team. He got to talk to the players and coaches afterward and thought that was just so awesome! The dads posed the boys so nicely with all the team members and the UVU players. Turns out the one snapping the pic captured all blurry photos! I swear, if it were us mommas we'd have all been taking the kids pics simultaneously, probably capturing kids looking all different directions trying to figure out which phone to actually smile for. Maybe the guys have the right idea?!? If the guy snapping the pic makes sure he's actually gotten one he can use! Ha, Ha. They kids did get free food at the stadium so either way it was a win in their book!
This coming week is looking a tad busier than the last couple. We have a couple doctor appointments, just checkups, a girls movie night (thanks $5 Tuesdays and with recliner chairs), and celebrating our Ian's 16th this weekend plus Valentines. Kinzie and I are also heading to see some of our favorite people for a little peace and quiet and time together! I can't wait. Packing for myself and my little toddler plus all the gear for the plane ride doesn't sound near as exciting! Travelling with a toddler should really get you an award of some sort. Maybe a free vaca on a beach somewhere. Just sayin'!
Love,
Mykin
This week we learned:
Snow days will be spent the same as every other day on video games indoors. If we'd skipped the snow day it would've been spent as one more day on spring break.
Young love is pretty special and I love seeing my son so happy.
Mom it seems, need a little getaway in February to decompress and remind her why she loves being a mom to all these kids.
Some weeks you cook 5 times and some weeks you have pizza twice. It's fine.
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Snow Day looks like every other day around here! |
Most of this week was spent out of the elements and in the house where it's cozy and warm. I like those kind of days sometimes where I just get to chill under blankets, watch Grey's Anatomy and cuddle my baby girl. I mean who else is obsessed with Grey's??? I swear it never gets old...I htought for sure when McDreamy got killed off it'd go downhill but, nope!
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It's rare she falls asleep on me anymore, so I had to document it! |
We did take the kids to swim again. It seems to be becoming a thing for us on the weekends. We sure love reaping the perks of Kinzie's job! It's almost like being in warm weather, besides the lack of sun. The 83 degree temp in the pool room sure does a good job of helping us pretend though! Pretty soon mom is gonna need a getaway to an actual warm weather climate! I miss sun and heat. Sure the sun comes out once in awhile but it just doesn't help my mood much. I need 80 degree sun dang it!
Bryce got to go to a Wolverine basketball game and UVU on Saturday with dad and his team. He got to talk to the players and coaches afterward and thought that was just so awesome! The dads posed the boys so nicely with all the team members and the UVU players. Turns out the one snapping the pic captured all blurry photos! I swear, if it were us mommas we'd have all been taking the kids pics simultaneously, probably capturing kids looking all different directions trying to figure out which phone to actually smile for. Maybe the guys have the right idea?!? If the guy snapping the pic makes sure he's actually gotten one he can use! Ha, Ha. They kids did get free food at the stadium so either way it was a win in their book!
This coming week is looking a tad busier than the last couple. We have a couple doctor appointments, just checkups, a girls movie night (thanks $5 Tuesdays and with recliner chairs), and celebrating our Ian's 16th this weekend plus Valentines. Kinzie and I are also heading to see some of our favorite people for a little peace and quiet and time together! I can't wait. Packing for myself and my little toddler plus all the gear for the plane ride doesn't sound near as exciting! Travelling with a toddler should really get you an award of some sort. Maybe a free vaca on a beach somewhere. Just sayin'!
Love,
Mykin
This week we learned:
Snow days will be spent the same as every other day on video games indoors. If we'd skipped the snow day it would've been spent as one more day on spring break.
Young love is pretty special and I love seeing my son so happy.
Mom it seems, need a little getaway in February to decompress and remind her why she loves being a mom to all these kids.
Some weeks you cook 5 times and some weeks you have pizza twice. It's fine.
Don't miss our next post! Add your email in the subscribe box on the desktop site!
Follow us on Instagram @mcewancrazies
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