August 6, 2023 - Sunday


So exhausted today! We got home at a decent time last night, but I couldn't sleep. I was still up at 1:30am. Wah. :( 

I got up and went to CT alone this morning. In a way, it was a little relaxing, not having Ben and the kids there to pressure me for time. But it was harder doing all of the setup and break-down without Ben and Jonas's help. After CT I checked in on MJ, who is really struggling through her surgery recovery. Hoping the recovery doesn't take as long as they predict! 

We spent the afternoon prepping for Thanksgiving dinner with the Albinos until...I got a text from Ashley saying that just Kwin and the girls were going to come, but she wouldn't be there. I asked her if anything was wrong and she just texted, "A verbally abusive husband". And that's when the drama started. Me and Ben just looked at each other like...are we still doing this?? So we continued to prep and also continued to get texts that put us in the middle of whatever fight Ashley and Kwin were in tonight. Eventually, Kwin left and Ashley asked if her and the girls could come over. I told her that, of course, they could all come over, but I would also understand if she wants to cancel because things are crazy right now. I ALSO said that Ben is concerned that Kwin will feel like he's taken sides. She never texted back. :( I was planning to invite them to HC during dinner tonight and, instead, I feel like Ashley hates us now and is never going to talk to us again because Ben chose the side of her "abuser" instead of hers. *sigh* Hopefully no grudges will be held and they'll patch things up! I'm not sure how soon I should text her. 

Looking forward to a good last week of summer break with the kiddos! 

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