"Spring is in the Air" March 2020 W.I.S.H. Challenge

[Summer2018]

When I booked my Disney World vacation, I checked our district calendar. It gave all the provisions for snow days. Before the Coronavirus hit, we only had 2 snow days, and we were getting out on the 19th. Days could have been made up in April. It clearly stayed on the district calendar, “Absolute last day of school June 24, 2020.” So just in case we had snow days in March, I saved 2 personal days.

Now with emergency school closings, they are not taking from April. Now we’re required to be in school until June 30th!!! That’s my last day in Disney.

So now I will have to use sick time along with my personal time. I will be written up. I was sick a lot this year and already had an oral warning (corrective counseling).

I don’t want to cancel, unless WDW is closed or the airports are closed. I already paid for CRT. My ADR’s are perfect. I don’t want to cancel them and try to get them again in July. We got a discount on Club Level for those dates specifically. I would lose that if we changed our dates. Flights are perfect and we got a great deal for first class.

I know that these are first-world problems, and with the pandemic, I have no right to complain.

I’m sticking to my guns. I’m not canceling my trip...even if I do get written up.

 

[JacknSally]

When I booked my Disney World vacation, I checked our district calendar. It gave all the provisions for snow days. Before the Coronavirus hit, we only had 2 snow days, and we were getting out on the 19th. Days could have been made up in April. It clearly stayed on the district calendar, “Absolute last day of school June 24, 2020.” So just in case we had snow days in March, I saved 2 personal days.

Now with emergency school closings, they are not taking from April. Now we’re required to be in school until June 30th!!! That’s my last day in Disney.

So now I will have to use sick time along with my personal time. I will be written up. I was sick a lot this year and already had an oral warning (corrective counseling).

I don’t want to cancel, unless WDW is closed or the airports are closed. I already paid for CRT. My ADR’s are perfect. I don’t want to cancel them and try to get them again in July. We got a discount on Club Level for those dates specifically. I would lose that if we changed our dates. Flights are perfect and we got a great deal for first class.

I know that these are first-world problems, and with the pandemic, I have no right to complain.

I’m sticking to my guns. I’m not canceling my trip...even if I do get written up.

I'm so angry about this FOR you! The idea of being sick "too much" KILLS me.

As far as first world problems... sure, that's true, it's a niche problem. But that doesn't make them any less valid, or make the disappointment any less real. It was important to you and it's a valid problem. First world or not.

We're supposed to go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans the first weekend in May. We've gone the last two years, but we weren't going to go this year, until they announced Stevie Nicks would be performing. We're going specifically so I can see Stevie Nicks live (also because we love New Orleans and Jazz Fest)... Louisiana has banned all gatherings of 250+ people until April 13. French Quarter Festival was April 16-19 but has now been postponed until October. No word yet if Jazz Fest, which starts April 23, will be postponed or cancelled yet. I know if it is, it's for public safety reasons and it's in everyone's best interest... but I will be heart broken. I'm already crying at the thought of it. This year has sucked so much and it's only March. This was a good something that we were counting on and counting down to. New Orleans is like another Disney World for us. We love it. So the possibility that it's another disappointment after so many already this year... It's a lot. Even though it may be for the best.

There's nothing wrong with being upset because plans you were really excited about have changed, even if you understand and agree with the change.

 

[sjrec]

When I booked my Disney World vacation, I checked our district calendar. It gave all the provisions for snow days. Before the Coronavirus hit, we only had 2 snow days, and we were getting out on the 19th. Days could have been made up in April. It clearly stayed on the district calendar, “Absolute last day of school June 24, 2020.” So just in case we had snow days in March, I saved 2 personal days.

Now with emergency school closings, they are not taking from April. Now we’re required to be in school until June 30th!!! That’s my last day in Disney.

So now I will have to use sick time along with my personal time. I will be written up. I was sick a lot this year and already had an oral warning (corrective counseling).

I don’t want to cancel, unless WDW is closed or the airports are closed. I already paid for CRT. My ADR’s are perfect. I don’t want to cancel them and try to get them again in July. We got a discount on Club Level for those dates specifically. I would lose that if we changed our dates. Flights are perfect and we got a great deal for first class.

I know that these are first-world problems, and with the pandemic, I have no right to complain.

I’m sticking to my guns. I’m not canceling my trip...even if I do get written up.

Whoa! I can’t imagine parents will be happy with that either! Is there a chance they could request a waiver from the governor? Isn’t a waiver allowed for state of emergencies? When we had those two big snow storms in 2010 I believe we had days waived for that reason. Hope your district shows some common sense about this.
I just checked my daughter’s school website and they are still waiting to hear from the State Department of Ed if their days will be waived (this is in Maryland).

 

[Summer2018]

Whoa! I can’t imagine parents will be happy with that either! Is there a chance they could request a waiver from the governor? Isn’t a waiver allowed for state of emergencies? When we had those two big snow storms in 2010 I believe we had days waived for that reason. Hope your district shows some common sense about this.
I just checked my daughter’s school website and they are still waiting to hear from the State Department of Ed if their days will be waived (this is in Maryland).

The contingency of the waiver from the governor is to serve time until June 30th...yes, I mean it like it sounds...serving time. It will be HOT. There won’t be any teaching or learning going on. We will be there to fulfill an obligation, and watch some Disney movies on the Smart Board.

 

[Summer2018]

I'm so angry about this FOR you! The idea of being sick "too much" KILLS me.

As far as first world problems... sure, that's true, it's a niche problem. But that doesn't make them any less valid, or make the disappointment any less real. It was important to you and it's a valid problem. First world or not.

We're supposed to go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans the first weekend in May. We've gone the last two years, but we weren't going to go this year, until they announced Stevie Nicks would be performing. We're going specifically so I can see Stevie Nicks live (also because we love New Orleans and Jazz Fest)... Louisiana has banned all gatherings of 250+ people until April 13. French Quarter Festival was April 16-19 but has now been postponed until October. No word yet if Jazz Fest, which starts April 23, will be postponed or cancelled yet. I know if it is, it's for public safety reasons and it's in everyone's best interest... but I will be heart broken. I'm already crying at the thought of it. This year has sucked so much and it's only March. This was a good something that we were counting on and counting down to. New Orleans is like another Disney World for us. We love it. So the possibility that it's another disappointment after so many already this year... It's a lot. Even though it may be for the best.

There's nothing wrong with being upset because plans you were really excited about have changed, even if you understand and agree with the change.

Thanks for empathizing.

I hope that you get to go to Jazz Fest.

 

[PollyannaMom]

There's nothing wrong with being upset because plans you were really excited about have changed, even if you understand and agree with the change.

I'm going to print this quote and post it on my fridge!

 

[piglet1979]

It has been really crazy here. I am so ready for the weekend. All 4 of us are now home for 3 weeks. Office is open for anyone that wants to come in but we can work from home is we want. I am working from home. Things have been changing by the minute and I am sure here very soon it will be mandatory work from home. DH said kids were very chatty today so I think they are a bit nervous and anxious right now. Though they are teenagers (or close to it) it is hard for them to understand. Heck it is hard for us adults too.

I talked to my dad today. I am not happy with him right now but nothing I can do. He had a heart attack in May and has been a heavy smoker all my life. He told me today that he is washing his hands a bit more and are continuing on with all normal activity. He says it is all media hype and hinted towards it be political. Seriously, you are 62 with underlying conditions. Not something to take lightly. UGH!. Sounds like his parents are feeling the same. They are 80 something with medical issues too. Nothing I can but hope they don't get it.

Cases it the state have doubled today and doubled in my county. We have no need to go out this weekend. We will stop and get water though. We use a water cooler that uses the 5 gallon jugs. We will fill what we have (it was time anyways) so that we won't have to go for about another month. We are going to binge watch TV and movies, play games, video games for activities and go for walks. We will also get cleaning done. We got a new washer and dryer today since our washer died 2 weeks ago. So we are a bit excited and everything has gotten washed today including all the bedding. Maybe we will stop and pick up paint soon to paint our hall and utility room. We painted them pink about a year ago. It is horrible. so it needs done. We will see how things go and if we feel like going out to a different store.

 

[piglet1979]

Just checking to see how everyone is doing. We are doing good. Starting to get a new routine together to start for tomorrow. DD has decided on baking during this time. Heaven help my diet. When I went grocery shopping yesterday I bought baking supplies like I do at Christmas. We are putting in place a mandatory 60 minutes of activity a day for the kids and us as well. 30 minutes has to be outside if weather is permitting.

Yesterday DH and I went for about a 45 minute walk and then played soccer with the kids in the front yard after dinner. Today will be a lot of cleaning as we need to get areas set up for DH and I both to work from home and for the kids to do school work.

 

[sjrec]

We’re doing ok-food in the house, pile of books, and several shows TiVo’d I have been wanting to watch. I can still get out to walk every day. The family was going to come for dinner today but my daughter saw so many students Friday she thought they should wait a week and make sure they were ok.

@piglet1979, the first thing my daughter always wanted to do on snow days was bake! I am going to go over my recipes and try a few new ones.

This was on my Facebook feed this morning-thought I would share.

 

[piglet1979]

I saw this too on Facebook. I just hope people follow it. We have gone a bit more extreme but that is where our comfort level is right now. We stopped eating out almost 2 weeks be fore the craziness started and will continue that throughout. Parents of me kids friends are still doing small get together's with a select few friends. We are not. Kids can still socialize on their games or phone. DD has been on the phone all day. We will shop when we need to and will get groceries for DD's grandma so she does not have to go out. I wish we had a bigger house so she could stay with us during this. She lives alone. We will amp up the time we talk to her to at least once a day. We can also video chat with her as she a bit more tech savvy then most her age. Other then that we are avoiding people.

 

[Summer2018]

I’m home from school for at least a week, hoping for longer. Yesterday was DD’s fashion show. DH and I went to support her, but I really didn’t want to be there. I was surprised at the turn out...just regular customers of Lord & Taylor that didn’t have any obligation to be there whatsoever. The most alarming was the senior citizens I saw in the mall, none of which looked particularly healthy. Afterward, DD and I went to our pedicure appointment (the spa was meticulously clean). That’s it for me going out except for emergencies. My biggest issue is that I have not been following Noom since Thursday. The stress is definitely getting to me.

DH keeps going to the grocery store. He can’t sit still. I’m cleaning the house, and I could really use his help, but instead he is on the hunt for all the things that aren’t on the empty shelves. He is such a “hunter gatherer” OMG. He still has work which I am not thrilled about. I’m really concerned that he will be exposed.

DD unfortunately has work too. Her hours were cut, but she also feels the need to get in her car and go to the store. I asked her to try to make a list and get everything at once instead of making multiple trips.

I could so easily hibernate for the next month or two. When I was pregnant with her, I was on bed rest for six months of it. I had no problem with that. Some people just can’t sit still.

 

[MickeyMom76]

I have been struggling the last few days. I was worried they were going to make the decision to close schools on Friday, when I had a day off scheduled to take my husband for his dr appointment. Thursday when I left school, it sounded like they were not closing schools yet. But then of course, Friday morning we got an email saying to prepare stuff for the kids to take home because we are now leaning towards closing schools starting Monday. So I wasn’t there to prepare anything. I wasn’t there to talk to the kids. I just felt so guilty not being there.

Also Friday morning, I talked to my parents who had traveled out to Arizona for vacation to watch the Indian’s spring training games. Gmaes were cancelled, so they were trying to get home earlier than planned. But apparently they were not changing flights without fees at that point.

In addition to all of that, my sister got a new puppy Tuesday and it had a bad accident Thursday and fractured its skull. Luckily she is a doctor and financially able to get help for the poor puppy! The pup had surgery at University of Pennsylvania Friday and is doing well! But because of that, I was also babysitting my 1 yr old nephew on Friday, which really helped distract me from all the overwhelming feelings. I also distracted myself by going grocery shopping for my parents in addition to my family.

But then yesterday happened. I just didn’t want to get out of bed or do anything. I ate so poorly. Chocolate, cookies, chips, you name it. One very bad day of eating and allowing myself to wallow for just one day. Thankfully, today I woke up ready to take on a new attitude! I started with my workouts. I did some housework. I was texting some friends. And even went for a walk with a few moms, keeping distance of course. It just felt so great to get out. Trying to see the benefits of the time home. Making a list of some things we’ve been wanting to do at the house. I’ve got two books I want to read. Some school work to catch up on. And some family game nights and movie nights planned. Just need to keep thinking positively!

 

[sjrec]

I have been struggling the last few days. I was worried they were going to make the decision to close schools on Friday, when I had a day off scheduled to take my husband for his dr appointment. Thursday when I left school, it sounded like they were not closing schools yet. But then of course, Friday morning we got an email saying to prepare stuff for the kids to take home because we are now leaning towards closing schools starting Monday. So I wasn’t there to prepare anything. I wasn’t there to talk to the kids. I just felt so guilty not being there.

Also Friday morning, I talked to my parents who had traveled out to Arizona for vacation to watch the Indian’s spring training games. Gmaes were cancelled, so they were trying to get home earlier than planned. But apparently they were not changing flights without fees at that point.

In addition to all of that, my sister got a new puppy Tuesday and it had a bad accident Thursday and fractured its skull. Luckily she is a doctor and financially able to get help for the poor puppy! The pup had surgery at University of Pennsylvania Friday and is doing well! But because of that, I was also babysitting my 1 yr old nephew on Friday, which really helped distract me from all the overwhelming feelings. I also distracted myself by going grocery shopping for my parents in addition to my family.

But then yesterday happened. I just didn’t want to get out of bed or do anything. I ate so poorly. Chocolate, cookies, chips, you name it. One very bad day of eating and allowing myself to wallow for just one day. Thankfully, today I woke up ready to take on a new attitude! I started with my workouts. I did some housework. I was texting some friends. And even went for a walk with a few moms, keeping distance of course. It just felt so great to get out. Trying to see the benefits of the time home. Making a list of some things we’ve been wanting to do at the house. I’ve got two books I want to read. Some school work to catch up on. And some family game nights and movie nights planned. Just need to keep thinking positively!

I think we’re all allowed to have our moment of “what the heck???” And then as you say, move on and look for the positive in all this.
I know you feel awful for not being in school Friday-but little people (and HS kids!) have short memories and will just be thrilled to see you when school reopens.

 

[piglet1979]

I have been struggling the last few days. I was worried they were going to make the decision to close schools on Friday, when I had a day off scheduled to take my husband for his dr appointment. Thursday when I left school, it sounded like they were not closing schools yet. But then of course, Friday morning we got an email saying to prepare stuff for the kids to take home because we are now leaning towards closing schools starting Monday. So I wasn’t there to prepare anything. I wasn’t there to talk to the kids. I just felt so guilty not being there.

Also Friday morning, I talked to my parents who had traveled out to Arizona for vacation to watch the Indian’s spring training games. Gmaes were cancelled, so they were trying to get home earlier than planned. But apparently they were not changing flights without fees at that point.

In addition to all of that, my sister got a new puppy Tuesday and it had a bad accident Thursday and fractured its skull. Luckily she is a doctor and financially able to get help for the poor puppy! The pup had surgery at University of Pennsylvania Friday and is doing well! But because of that, I was also babysitting my 1 yr old nephew on Friday, which really helped distract me from all the overwhelming feelings. I also distracted myself by going grocery shopping for my parents in addition to my family.

But then yesterday happened. I just didn’t want to get out of bed or do anything. I ate so poorly. Chocolate, cookies, chips, you name it. One very bad day of eating and allowing myself to wallow for just one day. Thankfully, today I woke up ready to take on a new attitude! I started with my workouts. I did some housework. I was texting some friends. And even went for a walk with a few moms, keeping distance of course. It just felt so great to get out. Trying to see the benefits of the time home. Making a list of some things we’ve been wanting to do at the house. I’ve got two books I want to read. Some school work to catch up on. And some family game nights and movie nights planned. Just need to keep thinking positively!

I understand. Thursday was the worst day for me. Friday was better but still not great. We are all having days like that. Hang in there. We will all get through this.

 

[PollyannaMom]

We are all having days like that. Hang in there. We will all get through this.

Yep, I wallowed on Friday, then picked myself up and got some stuff done around the house yesterday, then this morning I was down again (day we were supposed to leave on vacation) but this evening I cooked turkey and we had a family movie time over dinner.

 

[Summer2018]

I just found out that Governor Lamont ordered all public schools closed until at least March 31st. At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t go back to school until after April break.

I think my DD and DH are finally understanding just how serious this is. I have been more worried because it felt like they were not being as careful as they could be. Now that I feel like I can trust them more to be smart, I can relax more.

So tomorrow I need to get back to Noom and get into a healthier routine.

No more Baileys St. Patrick’s Day shakes.

 

[sjrec]

It has certainly been a stressful week for all of us. Schools closed, working from home, being asked to stay home. Even a trip to the grocery store can be stressful with shortages and empty shelves. There is so much that’s out of our control right now, but there are things we can still control.

I can still plan what I eat, getting out for a walk every day-so good for me mentally and physically! I admit that I made a large martini Friday night and really thought about making another last night-but I have been on track these past three weeks and I know at some point I would regret those extra calories and be disappointed in what the scale says Monday morning. So I tracked those points and moved on. The Lands End catalog came yesterday, so looking at the summer clothes is another motivation.

And several times this weekend I checked this thread to see if anyone posted-and several of you did! And what you said at the time was what I needed to hear.

So what’s going to motivate you this week to stay with your plans?

 

[piglet1979]

So what’s going to motivate you this week to stay with your plans?

My kids will be motivating me. They want to play soccer so we have been going outside to play with them. We gave them a mandatory 60 minutes of activity a day. 30 of it outside if weather permits. If we are making them do this we need to as well.

 

[Flossbolna]

I am just barely hanging in there. I tend to be scared of sickness in normal day life already. So, this is really bad for me. I have allergic asthma (fully under control though), so I am in a risk group. I find it difficult to concentrate on other stuff than constantly try to read about the newest developments.

I even lost my appetite. I am a stress eater normally. I only remember very few events in my life when I was so stressed that I stopped eating. I am making sure that I do eat something. Not eating isn’t helping me to stay healthy.

On a more positive notes: I arranged a chat with some friends via Skype conference for Wednesday evening. We will see how this works!!

 

[HappyGrape]

I am not feeling well and waiting to find out when will I be tested for Corona virus. I am moderately worried, I feel I don't have it but following the guidelines I had to call