In times of crisis, the things that matter most to us shine through, so with a slight easing of restrictions across NSW, instead of letting their hair down, a simple, quiet catch up with friends and family is at the top of the list for many this weekend.
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From Friday, groups of two adults - and their children if they have any - will be able to visit other households for social gatherings.
But this easing comes with a very clear caveat.
"Don't take risks - we don't want to see the numbers suddenly spike up because people are being irresponsible," NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.
D'Lene Browning and husband Dean, of Wagga Wagga, NSW, are going to use the respite to celebrate their youngest son Brodie's 13th birthday with the added luxury of grandparents in attendance.
"They have been too scared to do anything so as soon as the restrictions eased, we all needed to catch up," Mrs Browning said.
It's been so long since they have seen family, with the grandparents unable to visit.
Mrs Browning said it will be great to see them.
"We've had so many birthdays pass and things in between and we are very big on having get-togethers for birthdays ... so this is our first opportunity."
"So we'll be having a bit of a cake, a bit of a celebration and a cup of tea.
"It's just to have a get-together for a birthday that we haven't been able to do for a while and the kids need to have some sort of celebration because they can't have friends over just yet.
"The kids are really looking forward to being able to see their grandparents, open presents and give them a hug."
Albury's Olympia Andronicos says she too will be taking the opportunity to visit her elderly parents but says they will be still exercising caution.
"For me, we've got elderly parents so it's been really, really hard ... and they both live at home so it's been horrendous to be honest," Mrs Andronicos said.
Her 74-year-old mum has just returned from a stint in a Melbourne hospital and it has been a very worrying time.
"So this to me, when I heard that, I thought thank goodness because at least we can go there as a family ... when she needs us so badly," she said.
"With your friends you can get on the phone, whereas with your family ... I need to see them face-to-face and know they're ok."
Prior to this weekend the family hasn't been able to visit with the grandchildren.
"We haven't been able to do that so it's just massive for us, we're not all going over together and we're not going to be silly."
