2506 cases
Recovered: 410
Deceased: 34

Today was supposed to be our last day of lockdown. Enough said about that.

Today’s figures are the same as yesterday. What is going on? Are there no updated stats, or are there no new cases? It is frustrating to not know.

Got very little work done today. My left hand is so swollen, it looks as if I took a left hook at Mike Tyson’s jaw, and it came third. I think it is all the hours spent behind a keyboard. Usually I am up and running around, I don’t really sit down and type at a desk anymore as much during the day.

My sweet little boy is sitting sleeping on my lap as I type this. He just had a bath – it is just after 4pm in the afternoon, and the twins had a ball playing outside. My neighbours, dealing with the noise, probably not so much. But I cannot keep them in all the time. He just wandered into my office and asked if he could sleep on my lap, and when I picked him up, it was lights out.

I so love these moments with my babies. I can see them growing up and becoming more independent. They actually don’t want help with little tasks anymore, and they want to prove to me that they are my “big children”.

Another great day in the kitchen – my first no-bake milktart. And it was a winner! I feel all Martha Steward-y, I just really need an apron – not for the looks, but who knew that flour would just get in everywhere? And I mean, EVERYWHERE. Last night I had to scrub wet flour out from under my boobs. Not fun – nobody tells you that when you start raising havoc in your kitchen with ingredients and stuff.

The call was made on alcohol and cigarettes – with the ban extended. The outcry from all and sundry is vocal and everywhere online. Me, I honestly cannot be bothered. My biggest fear is that the conspiracists are correct with regards to lockdown extending towards the end of the year and food supplies running low. I am unable to grow succulents, for crying out loud. How on earth am I going to maintain a vegetable garden to feed us? I knew I should have bought some chickens before all this started.