I love a tag post, and the Lockdown silver linings tag created by Emily from Twin Mummy and Daddy is right up my street.
You all know I love a bit of positivity and this has it in spades.
I appreciate that we are all currently living in odd and unsettling times, but it is so important that we take this rare opportunity and try to make it a positive experience. Where possible at least.
The Lockdown Silver linings tag
Here are my silver linings.
Firstly, I have to say that I am incredibly grateful to work in a sector that will almost guarantee that I’ll be able to continue working. As it stands, I am working from home and going in to school once every 2 weeks.
My Dad’s garden
The second silver lining is my Dad’s lovely garden. Having such a wonderful space has meant that I have been able to drop off essentials to him and sit and have a natter in the garden wit a cuppa.
It has made isolation much easier for us both and I do worry about him spending so much time on his own. Although as he reminds me, this is his normal, but this time has really made me appreciate how difficult it must be to be on your own all the time.
I can’t wait to give him a hug. It has certainly made me appreciate our relationship and the difficulties he must feel day to day.
I am going to add sunshine to this lining! Because lets face it, without the recent sunshine, I think this self isolation would be much more depressing. At least when the sun is out we generally feel a bit brighter and it makes our daily exercise more pleasurable as well as being able to enjoy the garden.
Family time
I think as a family, we do pretty well for making time for each other. Making sure we fill our weekends with lots of lovely activities.
This last week has finally found us settling in to a better home/work balance. I feel much more efficient with my time, we have been able to spend some time doing much needed home improvements as well as spending quality time with the children.
Slowing down
There is no denying that this time has made us slow down, recharge and re-evaluate. It’s a time where we can use our time however we see fit, even if we are working for a big proportion of the day.
Rob is home all day now rather than out for almost 12 hours. I am not leaving the house at 7.30 every day, leaving F to get himself out the house for school and come home to an empty house.
Every day is no longer a rush to get everything done and I feel much more on top of things in general. I have even done some of the things that I normally Don’t!
Friendships
Its weird, that at a time where we are all so distant, I feel closer to my friends than ever before. I guess this time apart brings perspective.
But also the time to focus on our relationships. Most of us have struggled in some way with this whole situation and it makes you tune in more and keep an eye on each other.
I have even managed to squeeze a couple of sightings of my friends, at the recommended social distance of course! But fighting my every urge to give them a hug, I never knew how much of a huger I was until I was told I couldn’t do it!
Now it’s your turn to share your Lockdown silver linings. I tag
Leo, The anxious teacher
Ashley, Irish Twins Momma
Justine, The Tea Chest
Hannah, Four Fox Sake
Katie, Life with Ktkinnes
Enjoy this time, enjoy lockdown silver linings and stay safe everyone!
I’m still going to work so have social time there. Just finishing a four day long weekend at home. When the weather is nice out for walks. Also friends and I have settled into Skyping Saturday afternoon for a glass of wine/beverage with each other. Also I find I am touching base with people especially people living alone. Silver lining is more time for reflection for me.
That is such a lovely idea. We are so lucky to have access to such great technology x
Oh Claire this is lovely! I’m so pleased you were able to find so many silver linings in this challenging time.
Thanks for the tag, it’s the push I need to write something positive xxx
So glad you’re going to get on board, sometimes it is hard to know who tag x
This is such a lovely tag. It’s so important to think of the positives in such a difficult time for everyone. I’m glad you’re able to still see your Dad, I can imagine if I was in that situation, I’d be really worried about him spending so much time alone too xxx
It is really tough, I taught him to facetime, but I am sick of seeing the top of his head! Bless him x
The sunshine really has made it a bit easier with the lockdown. With lockdown, it can take a little time to find our feet. I don’t think I’ve managed that properly myself yet. I need to work on that. Ha, I’m a hugger, can’t wait until this is all over!
Oh me too! I need hugs from everyone I know x
This is a brilliant way of reflecting on the good things at the moment! I love that I’m spending more time with my family and I have had far too many PJ days to count but it’s nice to just chill out!
– Hannah | http://www.savingmovingmummy.com
I haven’t had one single PJ day yet, I am going to need to change this for sure!
I love this idea. We all have to look for the good in this situation. Otherwise, we’ll go mad!
Thank you for sharing and stay safe!
And you my lovely x x
I’m so glad your finding the positives! Friendships are so important right now and my friends have helped lift my spirits via FaceTime!
-Kyra xx
We are so very lucky to have the technology we do aren’t we x
We all have things to be grateful for. Thanks for sharing your silver linings to inspire us
Thank you Lisa x x
While the current pandemic is certainly serious and challenging, it is so important that people try to find the positives for the sake of everyone’s mental health. Our family is enjoying more card games and board games. It’s great you’re seeing your Dad, I know the hardest part of this for my Mom has been not seeing people.
It is just so hard to have to do it from afar. Desperate to give him a big hug x x
What a lovely post! We do definitely need to see the silver linings at the present time – when do we get to just spend quality time together… within our own four walls? Family life is so busy and takes is anywhere and everywhere… I a definitely enjoying the down time! Can’t wait to get out and see everyone once life returns to some sort of normality! Sim x
Oh those first hugs are going to be one to treasure forever won’t they! I can’t wait x x
Yes, this is yet the most beautiful time as well an odd time too but whats special is we are with our family 24×7 and there is no hurry to go to work. Stay Positive, Stay Safe.
And you lovely, enjoy this time x x
Another one of your amazing posts. This is really great. These times has made us appreciate the smaller things that we all take for granted. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Natalie, Take care x x
This is such a lovely tag! It’s always nice to focus on the positives and appreciate the things we have 🙂 I totally agree, the sunnier weather is a good thing, especially when going for walks, it makes me feel a lot more cheerful. It’s great you can still check in on your dad and make sure he is okay! Thank you for sharing, hope your week is going well! <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
And you Bexa, This sunshine has come at the perfect time for us all x x
This is such a great idea! It’s so important to try and find the positives among all the negative we are seeing every day!
I too am very thankful for the sunshine we have been having, it just makes the day so much better even if we can’t go out and enjoy it (we don’t have a garden)
I can’t imagine how depressing it would be to be staring out of the window to rain and feeling cold and grey all the time x
I feel the same way as you. It is so nice not to be rushing out the door early in the morning racing from one activity to the next. Enjoy your time with your family and stay healthy!
Thank you Brooke and to you and yours x x
We are living in very challenging times and it’s important to find those little pleasures in life that make the situation easier. It’s nice to have a garden indeed, somewhere to enjoy a bit of sunshine, even if it’s just for a little bit every day.
It just breaks up the day if nothing else. Especially if you’re working from home x
Oh this is so lovely! I was talking with someone on Twitter the other day about how we have both really appreciated the extra family time that has come with the lockdown. There are so many silverlinings and most importantly we are saving lives by staying home!
Exactly, I love being at home at the best of times so I am more than happy to comply!
This is such a great tag idea. It is important to look at the positives of the situation. I am loving our garden as we’ve just moved to a new house with a much bigger garden.
Sounds like perfect timing! Enjoy your time x x
It’s really important to stay positive in these times. I’m alone in my box room but at least the weather is nice so I can sit outside
This is lovely and enlightening post. I’ve gotten to so many things that have been sitting on my list for well over a year. It’s been nice in that aspect for sure.
It does give a little more time to focus on other things for once doesn’t it x
This is a lovely tag! We all need to sit back and look at what we are grateful for especially in a time like this. It just makes life a little easier. Also your dads garden looks amazing!!
It is his absolute pride and joy, he is a little sad that he was due to open it to the public this year but it has now been cancelled x
Love this idea for a blog post-so hard but there are silver linings!
Sometimes we have to look really hard though hey x x
I agree that there is much more time to everything. These days its seems like there are many hours in the day that weren’t there before
Oh for sure! I am never really sure what the time is or what day it is!
I have enjoyed the slower pace of life, although studying for my degree has been challenging with children at home. Your photos look great, enjoy this time together.
Hats off to you Bex! I honestly don’t think I’d manage that.
Thank you and take care x
This is such an uplifting post, I love it. You’re right: now is the time more than ever to be thankful for what we do have and what we are managing to achieve when life has gone crazy. I’m trying to find new things to explore with the extra time and really focus on finding a work/life balance (seems like a good time to try!). Great post!
Thank you Lindsey, it is a tough time but learning to find a better balance is so hugely important for now and beyond this time x
We are enjoying some lovely walks and bike rides with the kids, but I am working more than ever now, so no chance of slowing down
I have to say I feel the same! I thought I’d have much more free time than I do but I suppose just being home with no real regimented times etc makes it seem less pressured.
Take care Kara x
Dear Claire,
Lovely to make your acquaintance via Twitter. I’m a writer, so lockdown has had a few silver linings for me. You do have your hands full, though. Here it’s just my husband and myself. He’s revamping his office. We’re both exercise nuts so that helps. I paint as well. At any rate, I enjoyed your post. May we all be exchanging hugs with our friends and distanced loved ones soon.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you so much Rochelle. It is a strange time but we must try to remain positive.
Sending love to you and your Husband x
This is so lovely – it is great that you are finding some silver linings within this lockdown I really think it can be such a tough time for all.
Lovely post, there are definitely some silver linings to be taken, especially if you have family around you.
What a fun post! And a great looking garden! Glad you’re doing well during the lockdown.
Nice post and a great idea, personally I am having a bit of a hard time with this lockdown, been isolated for a month now. Hopefully things will ease up soon
I am sorry to hear that, I hope things pick up quickly for us all x x
I am glad you are coping during this situation I know that it might be difficult for some. Fortunately, we are able to work from home and I am so grateful that it hadn’t affected my job like some others! Wish you all the best 🙂
Thank you Cecilia, it does make me feel extremely grateful to be able to work still x
I think this is such a wonderful idea for a post at this uncertain time. I’m thankful for slow mornings and baking, as well as family time.
I haven’t heard of this tag before! What a great idea! It’s great you are dealing well with this situation! It is scary at times like these! Thank you for sharing!
That’s great that you are finding silver linings during these situations and staying positive through it. Wonderful post and what a great idea as well.
I think this isolation/lockdown/quarantine whatever you want to call it has made us all appreciate the little things we do often take for granted! Lovely post 🙂
James
Such a lovely post. Even though this lockdown may seem negative there is so many positives to think of and look at, its been an amazing time with the family.
I’ve had an absolute blast x
It’s so great that you have been able to find so many positives during this awful time! Your dad’s garden looks so cute too! 💜
How have I never seen this tag around before! This is such a lovely post! A great read!
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