Dear Alex,
You just finished 2nd grade, and in a strange way. The country has been sidelined with the Corona/Covid-19 virus which closed schools in March, and shortened the school year by a week. You and Mommy have been working on your weekly assignment packets, and you seemed to enjoy working on your research paper on Tigers.
I know it's been tough on you, because you can't see your friends from school, but you've made friends with the girls across the street and around the corner, and have been over to play with them on a semi-regular basis.
You mastered riding your two-wheeled bicycle last month, and enjoy going over to the George Rogers Clark Memorial parking lot to ride around, without having the fear of traffic:)
With Mommy at home, due to the shut down, you've had her all to yourself, and have been shopping, getting fast-food delivered or picked up, and playing with the dogs.
Grandma has been working 30-40 a week, so you haven't seen me a great deal, but I'm thrilled you're not shunning hugs or kisses anymore. Your birthday is coming up and I'm hoping we'll be able to take you to Brown County again, to ride the horses.
Uncle Kyle's wedding is coming up at the end of June (postponed from May 16th due to the Shelter In Place directive), and you're looking forward to being the Flower Girl.
I forgot to write this past winter, and I'm sorry. We were all devastated by the loss of Papa Mike November 20th, 2019. You were his joy, and the two of you had a special relationship. Within four months, we had Grandma Sally moved into Cumberland Point Assisted Living, and put the house up for sale. As of this date, we're still waiting for repairs to be made, so it can pass the new buyers' inspection, and close on the sale.
I brought home several marble tables and the low coffee table, which you have enjoyed playing with, and placing your Leggos on. You also love Grandma's desk, with the various cubby holes and extra drawers, and have claimed 'your' drawers on the right.
You miss Grandma Sally, but as soon as the lock down is lifted, we will go to Lafayette and take her to a steak restaurant, because she's getting tired of chicken. and more importantly, she misses you too!
Til next time....
Love,
Grandma
