So up here in the 'Atlantic Bubble' ( google it, apparently we are considered the "New Zealand of the North") where covid is a rarity right now, school has restarted.

Having the kids home 24/7 was good because the lockdowns eliminated distractions and we were able to bond. But it was exhausting.

So school restarting was welcome from my perspective. My kids too, were uncharacteristically excited about returning. They missed their friends. I think they missed the structure.

So now that my parenting duties have been reduced by 6 hours a day, I have to re-establish my old routines. It's like I'm emerging from a 6 month hibernation. I'm hoping to get deep into writing book two of the Gus Young series (book 1 is Don't Look In), get sleep back to a regular schedule and hopefully see a few friends that I haven't had the chance to see.

Prayers that everyone stays well.