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Spent the evening feeling kind of down. Something happened at dinner that turned Robin’s good mood suddenly sour, and when I asked her what happened, Billy kind of scolded me, saying she won’t answer if I keep nagging her. So I felt shut down by Robin and shut up by Billy. I’ve been having a…
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Got a squeaky clean bill of health at this morning’s annual checkup. Sadly the news didn’t come with a reduction in medications, but I guess it’s good to know they’re doing what they’re supposed to. When I was checking in, I had to fill out a psychiatric evaluation and I think it’s the first time…
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Robin and Christina stayed after school today for cheer tryouts. Sounded like it went pretty well, although I have my doubts about Christina’s participation since, you know, she takes 10+ dance classes every week. It doesn’t leave a lot of time for cheering at basketball games. But I couldn’t deny her sweet face when she…
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I went to bat for one of my employees today and I hope it works out. Made delicious barbecue chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner tonight – had to get the grill going early to finish in daylight. I am not a fan of setting the clocks back. Started reading Journey to the Center of…
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I dragged the kids to the zoo today. What a beautiful day to walk around the zoo! Also, it costs like four times as much to go there than I remember. And not totally worth it, in my opinion. But we did have fun and we saw a lot of animals. It was good to…
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I did the 5k run at Ed Austin Park this morning and finished with my best time yet. I stopped once near the end to walk for about a minute. I probably could have made it the whole way, but I kept speeding up without realizing it until I couldn’t handle it anymore. I felt…
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Christina went trick or treating at a friend’s house this year, so Robin and I tried a new neighborhood nearby. It was way better than ours. Lots of people out, houses decked out with amazing decorations, just a great neighborhood vibe. Meanwhile in our neighborhood, it’s like Halloween never existed. Dark, empty streets. Glad we…
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I did a trail run at Julington Durbin Creek Preserve this afternoon. I figured since it’s flat and there aren’t ruts or roots to worry about, it’d be more or less just like running on the road, but the softer ground made it a lot harder. I did not succeed at an easy run, but…
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I ended up taking a sick day from work today because I couldn’t keep my eyes open or my brain focused enough to do anything this morning. I went to the couch to lie down and woke up at 12:30, ate lunch, and went back to sleep until 2:45. It’s unfair that I go through…
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I am unbearably exhausted. I tried hard to get comfortable enough in the car to take a nap while Christina was at dance, but it turns out cars aren’t really made for the driver to get comfy enough to fall asleep. I contorted myself in many ways, and almost succeeded in getting comfortable once or…
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Today was an average day. Nothing much special happened. Work was kind of slow, then I made dinner (spaghetti and meatballs), then went to dance, and then home to make more octopuses. And now I think it’s time for bed.
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I rocked this morning’s 5k. I finished in under 40 minutes, by far my best finishing time since coming back to running last year. I didn’t quite make it running the whole way, but it was pretty darn close. I am so proud of myself and the effort and work and patience that went into…
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I am getting better with sewing. I’ve learned how to wind a bobbin WITHOUT it getting tangled, and how to thread the bobbin and the needle ON THE FIRST TRY. I’ve gotten better at cutting fabric in matching sizes and sewing in straight lines. I took in the kids’ Halloween costumes and made these lined…
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I felt good about work today, which was a nice change from the past week. But I am also exhausted because I keep waking up before sunrise to go running and that is exhausting. But dude. I get to see the sun rise. Watching a sunrise is so much different from a sunset. It’s more…
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I am fascinated with Robin’s nail designs and what goes into them. It’s so intricate and nuanced. She’s incredibly frustrated when something doesn’t work the way she wants it to – all my children definitely lack patience – but sometimes I can help her find enough hope to try again. That’s where we are tonight,…
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