Jake had the day off today so as soon as we woke up (another rough night for me) we went to go get the Cholesterol tests done. Just as part of a regular checkup. This test requires fasting so it’s best to do it early in the day. We came back home and did some cleaning up of the stuff in the garage. The kids went out to the backyard as Jake was breaking down the boxes and started playing ball so I grabbed my camera to snap some photos.
David wasn’t sharing well so Nathaniel was crying on one side and happy on the other. A bit weird to be honest.
But they were both having so much fun.
Then we went inside and I worked a bunch while the kids played. Nathaniel is all about David’s toys (of course.)
But David’s getting better and better about not freaking out. I am trying to work with him.
This is the toy that came with the high chair. I love the way Nathaniel’s feet are in this photo.
And here’s David while watching something on TV.
I spent a few hours at work today and it was nice to see some old friends and such a different environment, of course. It feels odd to me since I’ve been working from home for so long now. But it was great to be there and see so many of the people I work with in person. The rest of the day was a lull. I’ve been really really tired this month and I feel bad about my Happiness project which is languishing. I will write more about that soon. I haven’t bailed 100% but really, it’s not so great.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for a delicious lunch with a good friend.
2. I am grateful for a great study session with my boy. he’s getting better and better and i am so proud of him.
3. I am grateful for all the work Jake did today to clean up the garage. One day at a time I remind myself.
Two Things David’s Grateful For:
1. orange juice mommy brought from work.
2. playing with my lego sticker book.
3. daddy.
Well, maybe being happy is about resting when you need to, bailing on some things that aren’t life-and-death. Maybe it’s about finding that sweet spot when you toss it all up in the air and know that you are doing what needs to be done and letting the rest go. “Happy” is defined in as many ways as there are people. Perhaps it’s less about accomplishing than letting go. Oh dear, I may have just been giving myself a good talking to!
you are so so wise, my friend. thank you for this. it was exactly what I needed to hear.