Parting from her kids was a very noble sacrifice that Shauna made. She didn't have to do it, but she thought it best to be safe. But the pandemic will be with us for a very long time, and parents and kids can't be separated forever. Shauna is prepared to re-evaluate as need be, especially if there is a second wave, which I think is likely, but let's not delve into that today.
Her residence has begun to allow only some outdoor contact with family on a limited basis, and this ↓ is how they held a little concert with everyone 2 metres apart. I imagine that getting everyone out and settled in a safe manner was a procedure. And then they had to get back in while keeping their distances too.
They were able to have this conert and gathering because the weather was nice for a change with the temperature soaring to 14C/57F. We have still been dipping below freezing at night, but I think last night was the last.
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I drove up to the pond to see if I might get some photos of goslings. I didn't really accomplish that because they were hunkered down — and for a very good reason. A Great Blue Heron was working the pond.
At first the heron was at the other end of the pond, and I followed it as best I could. I like this photo of the strike even though some branches were in the way.
Over time, Blue got himself over to the geese who were on high alert, or at least some of them were. Eventually, Blue and Goose were almost beak to beak. I am pretty sure that Blue was politely asking Father Goose if one of the chicks could come over to his place for lunch if you know what I mean. Father Goose was having none of it, and Blue moved off.
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I am a wild thing, kind of like the heron.
Oh, gosh. Those selfies!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is week 8, post March break. We've had the grandkids weekdays. It's worked out for us. Momma kept them for two weeks in a row. It's tough juggling work and kids at home. Both parents had conference calls after Iz fell out of our tree and we tried to call them. sigh. She's fine, bu it was an adventure.
The school work for gr. 7 is totally ridiculous. (2 cents!)French grammar that took an hour, without any direct teaching.
Open-ended busy work to please a principal, methinks.
The gr. 4 stuff is pretty lame, too. I just hope it all stops at the end of June. It is torture.
I look for the Selfie every day and keep wondering when you're going to run out of ideas.
ReplyDeleteHaha I love your sense of humor. Glad that the heron left before eating a baby.
ReplyDeleteBlogger didn't take my comment. Trying again. So glad Shauna and her kids are back together and I agree that there are mental health issues involved in so much of this pandemic...Love your selfies.
ReplyDeleteYour selfies are fun and a day brightener for me. Thank you. I agree about the mental health costs and weighing the risks. Like you, I believe this virus will be around for a long time, so we'll have to adapt. We've done a terrible job managing it in the U.S. We don't have the mind-set, determination or competent federal government to deal with it effectively, like with contact tracing and lots of testing. Enough said.
ReplyDeleteI imagine its been a nice homecoming for the two kids.
ReplyDeleteOur state has relaxed some but left to counties the final decision. Our county said no because some benchmarks are not where they should be. I was hoping I'd hear from about a haircut because opening hair salons is ok state wise but then read its a no for this county.
No relaxation of any rules here at our retirement community.
It is good to hear that Shauna's workplace is clear and stable. Congrats to her and her fellow workers who, I am sure, worked their ykws off to get it and keep it that way. And wonderful that she is having the kids back.
ReplyDeleteOur YD has decided she can visit us, distance maintained. So things are good here too, barr the, oh [!"£$%%%] blackflys.
The diving heron shot is masterly. If that is a word. A masterpiece? Anyway, like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteThose heron shots are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great shots. I am glad to know the heron left without any warm fuzzy lunch. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood news that Shauna is getting her kids back, Happy, Happy, Happy! As usual, the selfies are cute, I look forward to what you and Sue will be up to on every visit.
ReplyDeleteBet the kids will be thrilled to be with their mom again too. The virus has cost a lot!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the heron and geese.
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ReplyDeleteGood strike shot of the heron even with the impeding branches which are really nit that intrusive, AC. Good news on the reunion of grands and their mom and even better news about her workplace. This shutdown is hard on so many.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the heron pictures!
ReplyDeleteCanada Geese are valiant parents, a quality often sadly lacking in humans.
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