Now here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: things I’m going to miss about lockdown.
When we first went into lockdown I won’t lie: at eight months pregnant and with three kids suddenly at home I thought it was the end of the world, but fast forward three months and there’s actually quite a lot I’m going to miss about it!
I don’t mean staying up until silly o’clock trying to bag a Tesco home delivery slot or homeschooling, I mean little things like fish finger sandwiches and rainbows.
As lockdown measures are finally starting to ease I thought I’d look back on 10 things I’m going to miss about lockdown – and I’d love to know if you will too!
10 things I’m going to miss about lockdown
1. Not having to set the alarm
A newborn baby, a three-year-old, a five-year-old and an eight-year-old are natural alarm clocks but it’s been so nice not having to wake up to beeping and get straight out of bed. I didn’t miss that at all.
2. Not having to get up when you wake up
Getting woken by crying/squabbling/poking or someone shouting from the loo might not have changed but not having to get out of bed immediately to make sure everyone is out of the door on time was a big lockdown silver lining for me.
3. Being forced to stay at home
I know it sounds crazy but lockdown forced us to take our foot off the pedal and slow down, something that simply wouldn’t have happened otherwise. It also made me realise just how crazy bonkers our pre-coronavirus lives actually were what with work, school, nursery and after school clubs etcetera etcetera.
4. My friends
Again, it might sound bonkers what with lockdown measures easing but thanks to group Zoom chats throughout lockdown I’ve spoken to my friends more in the last six weeks than I have in the last six months. I really hope that when normal life resumes we can all still find the time to schedule a call at the same time – something that’s easier said than done.
5. Rainbows
They quickly became a symbol of hope in unprecedented times and they’re everywhere: gracing living room windows, painted on pebbles in the street and emblazoned across social media. The kids love spotting them when we go out and I’ll always associate rainbows with the time the world paused.
6. Gary Barlow’s Crooner Sessions
Have you seen them? If you haven’t then you must! Every day at 5 o’clock Gary uploads a ‘Crooner Session’ to his social media channels featuring him and another group or singer singing one of the said group or singer’s songs and on bad days it’s one of the things that’s helped get me through lockdown. Highlights include Rick Astley, KT Tunstall and most recently All Saints.
7. Fish finger sandwiches
They’ve been my go-to lunch throughout lockdown and I’m not the only one: fish finger sales have reportedly rocketed during lockdown! And while there’s absolutely no reason why I can’t eat them for lunch all the time, I know I just won’t have as much time to make them once ‘normal life’ resumes.
8. Our allotment
Usually somewhere we only went in the evening and at weekends, our allotment became a sanctuary during lockdown when we could only go out once a day and we’ve spent more time there in the last six weeks than we have in the six years we’ve had it. I really hope when all this is over we can find more time to spend there.
9. The beach
Again, lockdown coupled with fantastic weather has meant we’ve spent more time on the beach in front of our flat than we ever have before, and we’re all now rocking what we’re calling a ‘lockdown tan’!
10. Cakes!
The oldest has made some fab ones from her Great British Bake Off cook book during lockdown, including this cherry and almond bundt cake for Misery Guts’s birthday. And there’s no such thing as too much cake!
Is there anything you’re going to miss about lockdown? I’d love to know what it is!
The cake looks delicious!!
I really understand loving no alaram clock – one of the best things about retirement is waking up whenever I want. #MMBC
I loved reading about what you will miss about lockdown. We definitely loved being home more. A realization came to us that we are going to cut out a few activities in the evenings and take a slower pace in life.
I think I am going to miss lockdown too. It is a much simpler way of life. No getting up and rushing about then the kids wanting to be out with their friends on an evening. Oh and the cakes. We’ve done a lot of baking too x
That cake looks amazing!! Our lives really haven’t been all that much different during lockdown so I’m not sure there’s anything about it I will miss.
Aww as much as I’m a bit sick of lockdown now, I agree there are lots of things I will miss. Definitely the slower pace of life and the amount of family time we’ve had. #MMBC
Pooping over from #dreamteam too π xx
We’ve definitely enjoyed a slower pace of life the past couple of months. It’s made us appreciate the little things even more. x
There were surprisingly plenty of good things in lockdown – esp getting our older kids back for a bit. It will be interesting how we look back on this time once all is over and done with…as a historical period. #KCACOLS
I’m 100% with you on the zoom calls. I have one with five friends every Tuesday and we’re loving it. We normally only ever get together once every couple of months so it’s been great seeing their faces so regularly. #KCACOLS
And #Dreamteam
Holy cow, with 4 young children you are / will be busy! GORGEOUS photos of your baby! There are silver linings to the lockdowns. Ours isn’t fully over, most activities won’t resume for a long time. Summer will be very slow. I’m curious, what is an allotment?
OMG POPPING!!! That’s an embarrassing typo, dying right now π
I’m definitely going to miss the Zoom sessions with friends and family. Sadly, I expect that we won’t keep this up once lockdown ends. #KCACOLS
Good way to look on the bright side. We have been enjoying the slower pace, too.
I’m not sad about the schooling being done for a few months but my daughter and I really enjoyed all the extra time together #dreamteam
I’m not going to miss homeschooling but there are definitely things i will miss about lockdown. Not feeling guilty about “staying in” for one
Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
Back from #KCACOLS. I just picked up on the fact that your place in right on the beach. Thats awesome
Great post. Totally agree about the fact that lock down made us slow down. I’m going to miss that too when all this ends. #KCACOLS
Ah fish finger sandwiches, delish.
There are so many things I will miss about lockdown too, especially not having to set the alarm.
Gorgeous photos x x #DREAMTEAM
So many lovely things to look back on! I agree, it’s definitely made everyone slow down a bit more and maybe take stock of all the important things in life that are so easily missed.. or at least sped through. Fantastic cake and thank you for that Gary Barlow video! Great to have you joining us for the #DreamTeamLinky xx
I swear I could have actually written this list! #kcacols
Oh my, I have a lockdown tan as well! I’ve never been on so many beaches like during this lockdown #KCACOLS
There are definitely things Iβll miss too. I wrote a post on this a few weeks back. Zoom I think is my top miss. And quizzes.
#kcacols
Funny what we realise we actually enjoyed! #KCACOLS
I think having the boys around throughout this period has been such a joy. Just knowing that their at home ALL THE TIME feels good.
Your pointers are spot on too.
Naush
Doodle Buddies
I think having the boys around throughout this period has been such a joy. Just knowing that their at home ALL THE TIME feels good.
Your pointers are spot on too.
Naush
Doodle Buddies
I think having the boys around throughout this period has been such a joy. Just knowing that their at home ALL THE TIME feels good.
Your pointers are spot on too.
Naush
Doodle Buddies