September 5, 2022 - Monday



We had a really nice time on our surprise getaway. The kids had no idea it was coming and they were all very excited! The hotel was really great and the two-king bed connected rooms was a game-changer, for sure. There was plenty of space for everyone. We went out to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and it was...about as successful as usual. :) Actually, maybe a little more. 5/6 of us ate our dinners, so that's pretty good! It was twice as expensive as usual though, so still kind of a fail in that regard. Afterwards, we went to see the new Minions movie in the theater and everyone really enjoyed it. Even Ollie sat still for the whole thing! The pool was nice (although quite a bit too chlorine-y) and we went swimming when we got there yesterday and before we left today. Sleep went well. It was good. 

By the time we got home today, though, everyone was exhausted, including me and Ben. It was just a lot of action. But we still had the HC dinner to go to today and Ben wasn't up for it at all. I got the food ready and took the kids by myself, which normally would have been fine! But it didn't go fine for me. Ollie was acting like an ass, screaming for almost the whole time and being rude to everyone who talked to her. I kept getting angrier and angrier until I had to gather up the kids and go. And then I felt super embarrassed. I know it's stupid. I know that all parents lose their cool at times and I, obviously, am no exception. I also know that the only reason I feel embarrassed is because of my pride. Nonetheless! I'm ashamed. I wish I was a parent who was always compassionate and composed, but instead I'm just me: a mess. 



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