April 2, 2020: Day 2919

I’m sure it feels like this for many people, as we continue to “social distance” and “shelter in place”. We’re so used to going going, that it’s hard for many of us to stay put. I definitely miss going out and doing stuff; my “going out” time is to work during the week, which is moving forward as much as business as usual as possible. I miss getting together with the family no doubt; celebrating events virtually is fine but it does not compare. But being home is not the worst thing in the world; I actually love being home. I wish all people felt that way; I wish folks had a great place to spend this time, a great place to lay their head… or internet at the very least… haha.

Yes, but the title today, that specific day 2919 total, refers to the last day that my son will be 7 years old; simply amazing. I do feel bad for him, having to be around only my wife and I for the last few weeks. Hey, we’re great people and all, and he loves us, but I’m sure he gets sick of being around only adults. Without being in school, without playing sports at the park, without being around his cousins, I’m sure he misses his “kid time”. I try my best to act like a kid to help the current scenario. Who am I kidding… I always act like a kid with my son.

He’s not only my son, but the way we play, he’s like a brother too. We’re constantly going at it, whether playing tag, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, or any number of other games. We fight a good bit; there are plenty of tears (mostly his… haha). We join forces against the only adult in the house, my wife. I have a blast with him; I think he feels the same way. I’m going to enjoy every single minute of this, because I know it will not last forever. I figure I have at least a few more years…

Being cooped up with him is fun for me; if it was only my wife and I… hey, it wouldn’t be so bad either… haha. Yeah, just have to ride this out. It will be over sooner than later; I keep saying this… I’m still waiting. Now the target is April 30th; I really hope so. When that day comes, and everybody is released from captivity, everything just goes back to normal… just like that? What makes the difference from one day to the next? What will need to happen for the day to come? Deaths trending downwards? How low? It continues to be wait and see time…

But back to more pressing matters; enjoying this last day of being 7 with my son. As I put him to sleep, I tell him when he wakes up, he’s going to be 8; he can’t wait. I try to tell him don’t rush it… I give him a kiss and tell him good night. I took the day off on his birthday.