Another week over, another week closer to normality - or so I keep telling myself.
I know we're all living through some pretty difficult times at the moment and maybe I have too much time on my hands - but am I crazy to think some of us could emerge from this better people?
Sure we're all hoping and praying for a quick end to this lockdown but isn't it amazing the kindness that has come to light during this coronavirus pandemic - it's been really moving.
From retired medical staff going back into the field and thousands of volunteers signing up to help the vulnerable, to people making face masks and scrubs in their homes for our NHS heroes, so many have come together to face down this killer virus.
Of course, while there is no question as to whether `everyday heroes' exist, we know they do, it has been refreshing to see famous faces also signing up to join the fight - obviously inspired by their fans and their above-and-beyond efforts.
Among them is talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, who has donated $1 million to America's Food Fund "to support those facing food insecurity" before adding that she will also be donating $10 million overall to help Americans during this pandemic.
Dolly Parton has also pledged $1 million to Covid-19 research while Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gwyneth Paltrow have each donated $1 million to a Frontline Responders Fund.
And it's not just money being offered.
My favourite actress, Reese Witherspoon, revealed this week that her clothing brand, Draper James, is giving away free dresses to teachers across the US as a show of gratitude for all of the extra work they're doing during the coronavirus pandemic.
A lovely gesture.
Back in the UK, popular presenter Carol Vorderman has donated her beloved plane to help NHS staff amid the coronavirus pandemic, which will be used to deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to those on the front line.
X-Men star James McAvoy has given £275,000 to the Masks for NHS Heroes campaign to provide protective equipment for staff who need it.
Other famous faces have been generous in other ways - Joe Wicks is running free online PE classes, David Walliams is releasing free audio books and Myleene Klass is teaching music to children, for free, on her YouTube channel.
I can't help but wonder why it has taken a worldwide pandemic for such generosity to shine through?
Why can't we just be this kind all the time?
Of course, if you haven't donated anything or signed up for anything yet, you can still be a superhero. Simply stay at home during this lockdown and you can be sure you will help to save lives.
How much more generous can you be?
#weareallinthistogether
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Is it really possible that some grown-ups do not know how to carry out even the simplest of household chores?
As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we now have to be concerned for the next generation after it was revealed in a survey that 62 per cent of millenials do not know how to use an iron and almost 50 per cent find it difficult to change a duvet cover.
I am just baffled by this.
Did they never do any chores?
Maybe parents should be using their time indoors right now to teach their grown-up children how to do these tasks.
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So, here we are then, heading towards week three on lockdown - is there any point asking how we all are?
By now, there is no doubt your children have found your last nerve and are absolutely fascinated by it.
But onwards and upwards, deep breaths and plenty of sips of "mummy's special lemonade" and we won't care about the messy magic markers - that do not wash off walls.
There are other educational ways to occupy the kids.
We might be under orders to stay at home but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy our gardens, if we're lucky enough to have them.
Co Down family business, Go Fly Your Kite - which is usually busy delivering workshops - has developed a special kite box which comes complete with three kites, graphics and permanent pens.
The company will also deliver a virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) kite workshop to all who purchase a kite box, giving a fun-filled 60 minute workshop about what flies and how.
They will also provide advice on how to keep safe while flying your kite and ensure you are maintaining social distancing in your garden.
Come on, let's de-stress and get creative, you know you want to.
Further information is available at www.goflyyourkite.com
** If you know of an online event or programme or are running one, send me the details at m.mcconville@irishnews.com
