The new parents had an unwelcome visitor during this special time – Covid-19. They’ve been so careful to avoid infection, and then, on the morning of the delivery our SIL tested positive, and several days later our DD did, too. He probably caught it at work. Fortunately he was allowed to be present at the birth, fortunately they both had hardly any symptoms, and fortunately we have all had our jabs and boosters.
But in spite of all that, for some people the virus still isn’t cat’s piss, to use an elegant Dutch expression. So the professionals around them wore protective clothing from head to toe. And we need to keep a safe distance and wear face masks. To be on the safe side, I take a test before meeting other people. So far, I’ve tested negative – that’s positive.
Marijke – I love the Dutch term “it isn’t cat’s piss”!!! That’s a good one. Sorry that your SIL and DD got the virus, but glad that their symptoms are mild. And hopefully, it won’t affect the baby.
Those green goslings are so cute! Looks like you all had a great walk.l
Chocolate eggs – yum. I am a chocoholic.
Happy Easter.
So far, the baby has only seen people wearing face masks – a good thing he can’t focus properly yet. Happy Easter to you, too!
Hahaha! An elegant expression indeed! It’s definitely amusing.
COVID…sigh. I’ve had it twice. I really was ill with it but not life-threateningly so. High fevers and all that but more than anything I was just annoyed by the time it stole from me. Neither time could I do any real knitting at all. I’m so glad your family’s experience with it wasn’t too terrible, and am truly happy it didn’t affect that precious baby. What a pleasant time for you to be able to spend time with him!
Those eggs! You had me at dark chocolate…it is my absolute favorite, especially with good coffee alongside.
Vrolijk Pasen!
I’m so sorry you’ve been so ill. Hope it doesn’t have any lasting effects. We’ve been very lucky so far. I hope the baby will be able to see our real faces (without face masks) soon, but for the time being we’re extra careful. Thank you for your Paasgroet (in Dutch!) and the same to you.
Lovely post and wishing all better health! Chocolate helps, right?
Chocolate is a great medicine 🙂
I enjoy seeing your beautiful countryside, and, of course, snippets of your darling new Grandbaby, albeit his precious hands!
I do hope that your family will be able to safely shed their masks very soon.
The new parents don’t have any symptoms anymore, and we didn’t catch it, so I think we’ll be mask-less soon! I’m glad you enjoyed my writings and pictures.