Pandemic Week 67: A Normal Summer Weekend

Anna swimming fly in the relay
 This weekend was extraordinary in that it was ordinary.  It was almost a flashback to what seemed like a long time ago, but it wasn't.  What was so special about it?  

  • Friday night, we attended the first summer concert series on the Vienna Town Green (featuring the very awesome Navy Cruisers band, which you can check out HERE).  We got take out for dinner.  We picnicked.  Anna hung out with her friends.  This was a Friday night summer tradition pre-pandemic.


  • Saturday was a home swim meet.  There was lots of cheering.  The deli was open.  Joe & Theresa volunteered.  Saturday night we went out for ice cream, also a summer tradition.  
  • Sunday Anna sang in the youth choir at church.  We hung out at the pool (no sign-up sheet for time slots needed).  Anna played laser tag with the swim team (previously a tradition).  Our neighbor Jackie joined us for dinner.  Again, all very normal.

It was nice to enjoy these things again, all with a greater appreciation.  

As to the swim meet, the team lost but Anna had a great day.  Her age group swept all of the their events, including the relay.  Anna was moved over to butterfly and surprised herself (we knew she was a "flyer" all along).  She got second in breaststroke and second in butterfly.  More importantly, she got a breakfast burrito when her events were finished (the snack bar is the best event of the meet).  

We are looking forward to a more normal 4th of July celebration next weekend, thanks to the high vaccination rates in the area.  While we continue to read about the COVID variants, we are keeping or fingers crossed for the best.  In the meantime, we will enjoy our fully vaccinated status.

Anna, Caitlin & Corrine after sweeping the breaststroke





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