The kids had picture day at school at couple weeks ago. It was very different than usual (obviously). No class picture, just individual photos of each kid. Annie and James had an assigned time to show up, and the photographers were set up outside the school in tents. They wore masks until it was time to say “cheese,” and then put them back on until we were off the campus. My kids aren’t bothered by wearing a mask. They don’t LOVE it, but to them, masks mean they can do more things. Masks have let Annie start practicing softball again, and James has been able to play outside with other kids. Annie says she’d sleep in a mask if it meant she could go back to school. Luckily, she won’t have to do that (our district is going through the process of opening), but I’m proud they understand that masks are a means to an end.

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~Mike, the kids, and I are working on getting back in shape (we maybe enjoyed too many lazy quarantine days). We let the kids wear our fitness trackers for a few days so they could see how much they were moving and they became OBSESSED with trying to get more steps than each other. We’re thinking about getting each of them a kids’ Fitbit (or something like it) – does anyone have them for their kids?
~Speaking of fitness, these sports bras are incredibly comfortable. They’re supportive but don’t squeeze the back fat!
~I hardly ever wear earrings anymore since I hardly ever leave my house, but I am tempted to get a pair of suspender earrings. Am I too old for them? Probably. But I still like them!
Happy Sunday, everyone! Stay safe out there.
Lisa says:
Just get them a regular Fitbit. The kids one has too many restrictions that don’t really make sense for the platform.
Melody says:
My kids have the Garmin vívofit Jr and I love it. In addition to fitness teaching, I can assign them chores and they can earn coins to trade in for agreed upon rewards. I liked the additional functionality for kids in the Garmin vs the Fitbit.
Melody says:
*tracking ????
Auntie_M says:
My 3 yo niece doesn’t mind wearing a mask (or costume, as she calls it) because my sis found her a kitty cat madk. The other day though she told me:”But Auntie M what I weelly need is a mask for my eyes so I can sleep weely good at night!” (She sleeps like a log!)
Done! She now has a leopard print eye mask! She was ecstatic over it! LOL
Julie says:
Thank you for talking about how great your kids are with masks! I teach PreK in NYC and not one 4 year old has complained and they take it SO seriously. They know that it keeps us healthy and keeps us in school. I wish more adults could see how children handle masks- and maybe learn by their example. Glad your kids are going to get to go back to school in person soon!