Tuesday, March 31, 2020
My son, Marcus, has been placed in self-quarantine. Marcus has not been at our house for several weeks, so we do not need to take any extra precautions. Marcus has still been working because he does commercial construction, like his father, and skilled trades are considered essential workers in the stay-at-home executive order the governor of Colorado issued last week.
One of the other employees has been coming to work sick since last week even though the other employees asked him to go home. Unfortunately, so many hourly workers feel they need to work and cannot afford to take time off, even when they are sick. Marcus is working an out-of-town job for which they are provided a room to stay in at night Monday through Thursday, and some people may carpool to the town. I am sure all the other employees avoided the sick man as much as they could while he was working, but if he carpooled or had a roommate, it is very likely they could all get sick.
Yesterday, everyone from the company was ordered off the job, and sent home into self-quarantine until COVID-19 test results are available for the inconsiderate employee. I am a typical mother; I called Marcus in the evening, after I was certain he would be back home, to give him a mom lecture. I told Marcus he could not leave his apartment, and nobody could come into his apartment. Marcus told me he has been paying attention and understands the self-quarantine rules.
I told Marcus his sister, Megan, could bring groceries, toiletries, or take-out food to his doorstep if he needs anything. I also told Marcus he could order delivery as long as he used the “leave on doorstep” option. Marcus told me his girlfriend was also available to bring him necessary items. I went into mom mode and immediately said, “You know she cannot come into your apartment or touch you, right?” Marcus told me again he understands the self-quarantine rules. Marcus has not lived with me for at least 13 years. It does not matter how old and independent your child is, they will always be a small child in the back of your mind.
I let Marcus know one of the recent orders included a provision to pay employees if they were placed on a job-induced self-quarantine. Marcus told me his employer was looking into the details of the order. Marcus has been saving towards purchasing a house, I think, so he should be able to pay his rent if there is a delay in receiving the self-quarantine money. Marcus is a long-time tenant and I think his landlord will work with him if necessary. I am sure Marcus will enjoy the opportunity to hang out at home and play video games.
Megan is having her own adventure with her roommates. Yesterday, the three women purchased big NERF guns at Target, and had a NERF war inside the townhouse. Megan had purchased two NERF guns, so the lone gentleman in their house could participate. When Megan got here this morning to get me out of bed, she still had black makeup under her eyes. I can imagine the four of them running around the house, hiding behind furniture, and shooting one another. I am sure NERF wars are a great way to relieve stress.
I found a book series my seven-year-old, Mika, likes other than Dog Man yesterday. Unfortunately, I only have the first book and I had purchased it for Megan. The book series was published from 2002 to 2007. With print on demand available, I do not understand why any book is out of print. It is very inexpensive to create a file and upload a book to a print-on-demand service. I would have bought up to 14 books today if they had been available. I am sure the rights are currently owned by a traditional publisher who has not realized they can make money without incurring a large upfront printing cost on older book titles.
My piece of advice to you is to have a NERF war or whatever you can do to relieve stress. Read a trashy romance or a science fiction book. Binge watch old television shows until you let go of your stress.
Until next time,
Susanne
Please check out my GoFundMe page.
My son, Marcus, has been placed in self-quarantine. Marcus has not been at our house for several weeks, so we do not need to take any extra precautions. Marcus has still been working because he does commercial construction, like his father, and skilled trades are considered essential workers in the stay-at-home executive order the governor of Colorado issued last week.
One of the other employees has been coming to work sick since last week even though the other employees asked him to go home. Unfortunately, so many hourly workers feel they need to work and cannot afford to take time off, even when they are sick. Marcus is working an out-of-town job for which they are provided a room to stay in at night Monday through Thursday, and some people may carpool to the town. I am sure all the other employees avoided the sick man as much as they could while he was working, but if he carpooled or had a roommate, it is very likely they could all get sick.
Yesterday, everyone from the company was ordered off the job, and sent home into self-quarantine until COVID-19 test results are available for the inconsiderate employee. I am a typical mother; I called Marcus in the evening, after I was certain he would be back home, to give him a mom lecture. I told Marcus he could not leave his apartment, and nobody could come into his apartment. Marcus told me he has been paying attention and understands the self-quarantine rules.
I told Marcus his sister, Megan, could bring groceries, toiletries, or take-out food to his doorstep if he needs anything. I also told Marcus he could order delivery as long as he used the “leave on doorstep” option. Marcus told me his girlfriend was also available to bring him necessary items. I went into mom mode and immediately said, “You know she cannot come into your apartment or touch you, right?” Marcus told me again he understands the self-quarantine rules. Marcus has not lived with me for at least 13 years. It does not matter how old and independent your child is, they will always be a small child in the back of your mind.
I let Marcus know one of the recent orders included a provision to pay employees if they were placed on a job-induced self-quarantine. Marcus told me his employer was looking into the details of the order. Marcus has been saving towards purchasing a house, I think, so he should be able to pay his rent if there is a delay in receiving the self-quarantine money. Marcus is a long-time tenant and I think his landlord will work with him if necessary. I am sure Marcus will enjoy the opportunity to hang out at home and play video games.
Megan is having her own adventure with her roommates. Yesterday, the three women purchased big NERF guns at Target, and had a NERF war inside the townhouse. Megan had purchased two NERF guns, so the lone gentleman in their house could participate. When Megan got here this morning to get me out of bed, she still had black makeup under her eyes. I can imagine the four of them running around the house, hiding behind furniture, and shooting one another. I am sure NERF wars are a great way to relieve stress.
I found a book series my seven-year-old, Mika, likes other than Dog Man yesterday. Unfortunately, I only have the first book and I had purchased it for Megan. The book series was published from 2002 to 2007. With print on demand available, I do not understand why any book is out of print. It is very inexpensive to create a file and upload a book to a print-on-demand service. I would have bought up to 14 books today if they had been available. I am sure the rights are currently owned by a traditional publisher who has not realized they can make money without incurring a large upfront printing cost on older book titles.
My piece of advice to you is to have a NERF war or whatever you can do to relieve stress. Read a trashy romance or a science fiction book. Binge watch old television shows until you let go of your stress.
Until next time,
Susanne
Please check out my GoFundMe page.