Time away in the mountains

We went running!

We went walking!

We had a brief memorial for a friend's dad who died and there was no money in the family for a funeral.

It was very nice, and was a nice break. I actually felt like I was away from work, which was nice.

Self-care again

Yah, ok, it's a theme, whatever.

Anyway, THIS week has been much better for self-care and routine and getting done what needs what get done.

I have had a good break from my phone from time to time, and that's maybe a help, but honestly I couldn't tell you what has changed this week from the last one.

Weather?  Not having a laptop at home? Being more caught-up at work and therefore less stressed at home?

Not sure...

More self-care trouble

I mean, it's not a crisis, but man, it's hard to keep on top of this one, when the other parts of life start to struggle.

But I have the afternoon off, so I hope to get back on the housework routine, and that I hope will re-centre me in my happy routine.

Check back in 24 hours!

*** 24 hours later: It went ok! Kept everything mostly under control and took care of me too

Parental questions

I suppose every parent wonders: Am I raising a Psychopath?

Peanut #1 has been kicking our asses after school, especially around dinner time, all week.  I mean, it's probably restraint failure, it's probably us trying to... wait, why the hell are we trying to feed her at this time? I think it's making her crazy with rushed pressure.

Maybe we need to focus on the pause and recharge steps of the day...

Anyway, of course she's not a psycho, but she is a very strong-willed hard-working child whose brain is just done by that time of day.

Just. Done.