Well, it’s gotten real fast, eh?

Schools are officially closed here on Wednesday, but we opted to keep the kiddo home anyway. There are more than 20 confirmed cases in our county right now, and that’s concerning — especially since you can only be tested if you’ve traveled outside the country or been in contact with someone who is infected. How are we supposed to know everyone who has been infected if we cannot get the tests? Crazytown.

Today restaurants and bars are closing along with hair salons and the like. Grocery stores are changing their hours, and some are having hours specifically for the elderly and those who are the most at risk (to keep them away from the younger folks who don’t show symptoms).

I canceled my next seven shoots (kiss all that income goodbye for now!) and settled into our new “home school” schedule. We baked bread and watched nature shows for “science” and Ezra read some books on his own. We had snacks, took the dogs for a walk for “recess,” colored and drew pictures for “art class,” practiced piano and had a basement dance party before handing over the Disney Plus at 4 pm.

In between all of that, I took a few photos of the action (and the morning snowfall), worked on a personal film project that you’ll see in April, processed a few photos from last week and cooked 2 dozen cookies because today is the kiddo’s half birthday and we need something to celebrate.

Also, this bread you’re seeing is my first loaf ever! I have NEVER made bread before and was stunned at how easy it was. You, too, can make this bread by following this recipe. Enjoy!