We kept it small (just the three of us), we kept it short (two hours), and we kept the kitchen-cooking time to a minimum. We ate with the windows open and the fans on and we sat in two adjacent rooms with each of us seated about ten feet apart. Plus, we stayed masked the entire time except when actively putting food in our mouths, pulling our masks back up into place between servings and when chatting during the meal.
We compiled a list of gifts that you can order from the comfort of home — to spread some cheer and maybe even give ourselves some good stuff we deserve, too.
I’m sure the seven-year-old me meant it as a tribute to my mom, idolizing her as a superhero, but it reminded me of all the expectations put on mothers.
Confessional #25809925 "I’m part of that group of moms whose daughter works in healthcare and is going about life as usual, as though this pandemic doesn’t exist. I’m so embarrassed."
