Pandemic Posts - April 2020

 Hello again! 

In honor of my sister's coming down to visit me (AHHHHH!!!) I have decided to do another pandemic post. This one dedicated to the baby girl, Charlotte, since this time last year she was turning 25. But, we shall get to that! First up, I remember April being so emotionally difficult. I was supposed to be going home and getting the rest of my stuff, but instead I was back at my aunt and uncle's and had to cancel my trip. I remember distinctly one afternoon listening to Ed Sheeran's, Dive, and just crying uncontrollably, because I just felt so helpless and literally had no idea what was going on and what was to come. 

I'm so thankful though, that I had family to fall back on and wasn't totally isolated. The introvert in me loves recharging by myself, but my goodness that time would have been exponentially worse. This is why I love doing this series though, because I remember this being an incredibly dark time, but looking at the pictures that I took, there were moments of such joy. 

I was able to start using sweet gifts that people gave me. Shout-out to Laura for this lovely notebook set. 

There were lots of fun (some people may have find them annoying, lol) challenges floating around on Instagram. I dug this old baby picture out for one of them. 

I built my kitchen table! Despite it looking like it shouldn't take much, it actually took me two days to build this thing, lol


The memes continued to be straight fire:

But, the most important event that happened last April, was that Charlotte turned a shiny quarter! Hers is the first birthday I can remember celebrating on Zoom, and although it felt strange, it also was really lovely to gather people from all over and wish her a happy birthday. Definitely not the turn-up that we were expecting, but most definitely memorable in its own unique way. 

April in many ways felt very cruel, but there were moments of such light and kindness as well. It was the first time in awhile that I can remember experiencing both emotions so strongly. But, I made it through April and although we are still very much in this panara bread, I'm happy to report that my sisters are coming tomorrow, so we are about to make it for all the birthdays and time apart that last year stole from us! 

Well until next time! 

love,

ktv