. “We are beginning to loosen up and emerge from this darkness,” Kimberlin says, but “it’s not full sunlight” yet.
Because even though the world gets safer and safer as each shot goes into an arm, we aren’t fully out of the woods yet, and we need to keep that in mind as we eek back out into the world and expose our kids to more people and places.are also saying that although it’s “open season” for vaccines, it’s not yet “open season” for indoor, mask-less playdates. And it won’t be until kids get their shots. Outdoor playdates are safer, and if they do come inside, they should still be masked.
However, I get it. Those summer days are loooooong and these loud, energetic kids can make our heads explode. Mine like to do GoNoodles, make obstacle courses in the basement, or do chores to earn a little cash on a rainy day when they’re hyper and driving me nuts. Or I send them outside—even if it’s raining a little. Splash in the puddles! Dig for worms! Whatever. Just go.
The safest way to travel—at least for the time being—is by car, avoiding stops as much as possible. The least safe method, according to theListen, my family has cabin fever as much as anyone else. Last year we barely left the house other than the occasional hike or neighborhood walk. Now, we’re ready to explore our state a bit more—maybe drive a few hours, without stopping if we can, and setting up camp at a lake or renting an AirBnB for a night.