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24 March 2020


Isolation Day 2: ⁣⁣

On one hand, I think we’re doing pretty well. We’re getting exercise and fresh air, trying to maintain routines like getting out of our jammies and eating meals instead of snacking. ⁣⁣

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On the other hand, Auric already resorted to cutting his own hair on Isolation Day 1. Our lockdown calibration feels like it could be waaay off. ⁣

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Stay well everybody. And don’t cut your own hair quite yet. I think it’s probably too soon. #akidslife

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