A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing

Amanda Magnier WE’VE HAD A very busy few weeks here at Casa Magnier. The first week of this isolation business I wasn’t working so we had all day, every day together. We would go out for some fresh air, bring the dog and a ball.

We’ve watched a lot of movies, I’ve picked some old and new. It’s a bonus if the 16-year-old joins us, she’s usually in her room on her laptop watching Gossip girl, Elite, Sex Education or some other boxset I have dipped into but not stuck with . I find because of my son’s age, he understands what’s happening but also doesn’t. You could say that about the grown-ups, too. Until we see this virus here, it’s not reality; it’s too hard to understand. It’s hard to take in the daily warnings about something that doesn’t seem real. I feel it’s like someone saying “there’s a tsunami coming but it’s not here yet”.

I can’t imagine this time of isolation for any of us without modern technology. It would be a whole other world. I do have to say though, I was blown away by the community spirit this week when everyone came to their front doors to clap for emergency services around the country. It made me think we are so lucky to be able to keep in touch via social media. For all the bad press it gets, it has served a purpose lately.I wouldn’t call what we’re doing homeschooling, not at all.

The kids love beef chilli in wraps with salsa and guacamole, all homemade. I have the chilli with rice instead of a wrap as I don’t have gluten. My daughter Fianna cut out gluten after Christmas and is happy to stick with it after seeing an improvement in her skin. She’s baking every day; all gluten-free, brownies, coffee cake , chocolate chip muffins. It’s all treats but she eats healthy meals and fruit snacks so I don’t stress too much about the treats.

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