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Covid and the Smell Test

 The smell test isn't only about whether your favorite t-shirt can be worn again before washing it.  In 2020, the smell test helps determine if you've come down with the dreaded Covid-19. On Monday Max wasn't feeling well AND he was losing his sense of taste and smell. Although we haven't been tested, it seems likely that he has Covid.

Quarantining and Recovering

By Tuesday, none of us were feeling great so, Max and Emma stayed home from school. We've been in a state of semi-quarantine. Kami and I have been working from home. I've gone into my office to pick up a few things and every night I help set up and take down the live nativity. Otherwise, we are in the house.

Max quarantining with Scoobs
We've all been exhausted and have been sleeping a lot! Sunday was probably the worst. We had a hard time getting up. We did make it up in time to watch church on video at 11. We had the hone sacrament and "Come Follow Me" later in the evening after more naps.

Emma quoting lines from Hallmark movies

Of course, the worst part about being quarantined is Hallmark movies. We've seen more than our fair share. Of course, we can practically quote all of the lines . . . even on movies we haven't seen before. At least they all have happy (and sappy) endings!

Kami's favorite Hallmark actors

Sappy small town tree lightings as portrayed by Hallmark

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