Day #37: Everyone is okay
Somehow, although rarely leaving the house these days, we got in a fender bender.
Today was a divide and conquer day. Someone had to go down to the honey baked ham place and pick up the ham, and someone had to go to the grocery store. Finding the grocery store depressing, I went to get ham.
Pulling into a parking space right as the person next to me, who I didn't even realize was in the car, opened her door, I ran right into her door (fortunately not into her,) and bashed up my headlight and side panel. So not how I needed my day to go.
Honestly, though, it was a metaphor for this whole thing. Because it sucks. It's gonna be expensive and mess with my insurance rates and be a hassle. But we are okay. We are fortunate in that she was not leaving the car so she is okay and the kids and I are okay. Cars are replaceable. People are not.
Anyone who has been reading this knows that I am not exactly the world's biggest fan of the stay at home order or the closures, but that's the bottom line. The hassle is worth it if more people can be okay. My ability to go the park or library I want or have the freedom to do the things I think are necessary on a day isn't worth the deaths of dozens or hundreds more people than have already died and will die in the coming weeks. They just aren't. Yeah, we are annoyed and sad and lonely and all the things, but we are also okay. We are gonna be okay. This too shall pass.
We did some social distancing play outside with a friend and some sidewalk chalk, James in front of the house and a friend in the driveway. It was frustrating for James and I get that. It is so hard to follow all these rules. But we also got to be outside and blowing bubbles and drawing with sidewalk chalk...there are wayyyyy worse ways to spend a pandemic.
The car situation will work itself out. I've already spoken to the claims adjuster and we are going to get an appointment with a body shop and get things started. We know what our out of pocket cost is going to be. It's a nuisance, not a catastrophe. But I'm still allowed to complain about it. A tiny bit.
One thing that is for sure true is my sleep schedule is jacked up. Not enough physical exercise combined with stress and a terrible schedule are messing with it big time. Today's big dream: a good night's sleep.
Today I'm grateful that everyone is okay, for honey baked ham, good books, and home baking. For new books, my kids, laughter, smiles, a bubble machine, and no pressure. For one more day. For health.
Today was a divide and conquer day. Someone had to go down to the honey baked ham place and pick up the ham, and someone had to go to the grocery store. Finding the grocery store depressing, I went to get ham.
Pulling into a parking space right as the person next to me, who I didn't even realize was in the car, opened her door, I ran right into her door (fortunately not into her,) and bashed up my headlight and side panel. So not how I needed my day to go.
Honestly, though, it was a metaphor for this whole thing. Because it sucks. It's gonna be expensive and mess with my insurance rates and be a hassle. But we are okay. We are fortunate in that she was not leaving the car so she is okay and the kids and I are okay. Cars are replaceable. People are not.
Anyone who has been reading this knows that I am not exactly the world's biggest fan of the stay at home order or the closures, but that's the bottom line. The hassle is worth it if more people can be okay. My ability to go the park or library I want or have the freedom to do the things I think are necessary on a day isn't worth the deaths of dozens or hundreds more people than have already died and will die in the coming weeks. They just aren't. Yeah, we are annoyed and sad and lonely and all the things, but we are also okay. We are gonna be okay. This too shall pass.
We did some social distancing play outside with a friend and some sidewalk chalk, James in front of the house and a friend in the driveway. It was frustrating for James and I get that. It is so hard to follow all these rules. But we also got to be outside and blowing bubbles and drawing with sidewalk chalk...there are wayyyyy worse ways to spend a pandemic.
The car situation will work itself out. I've already spoken to the claims adjuster and we are going to get an appointment with a body shop and get things started. We know what our out of pocket cost is going to be. It's a nuisance, not a catastrophe. But I'm still allowed to complain about it. A tiny bit.
One thing that is for sure true is my sleep schedule is jacked up. Not enough physical exercise combined with stress and a terrible schedule are messing with it big time. Today's big dream: a good night's sleep.
Today I'm grateful that everyone is okay, for honey baked ham, good books, and home baking. For new books, my kids, laughter, smiles, a bubble machine, and no pressure. For one more day. For health.
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