I don't know what story this is from or what is really happening; however, from what I can tell, the author uses the phrase "the annals of parental vigilance" to heavily imply that Daisy's parents are extremely rigid in how they raise her, in an orthodox fashion. "Annals" is defined as yearly record keeping, and "parental vigilance" means that the mother is one that is always watching and correcting her child (from what I can tell.
Answer:
I was able to spend more time with my family. I have a very busy schedule so I would have not had that personal time with my family if that did not happen. I grew closer to my family and was more appreciative of what they do for me. I also got a doggo during the pandemic! :D
<span>Before watching the game, Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip, as well as super nachos.
That sentence contains an independent clause: </span>Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip.
As well as two dependent clauses: Before watching the game; as well as super nachos.
Given those characteristics, I believe that sentence is complex.
Participle, correctly punctuated.