October 27, 2023 - Friday


Phew! Last day of the school week. I spent most of the morning feeling frustrated and borderline angry. Within 30 minutes of waking up, Ruby was screaming and fighting with me about freaking Magic Tracks, of all things. It just really got me in a terrible mood that I had a hard time getting out of. But, school went pretty well and we finished up before noon. We did not leave the house today, thank God. I just could not!! One of my feet is still killing me from yesterday (thanks plantar fasciitis!) and I was super greasy and just a hot mess, altogether. 

Ben left for the men's sphere retreat this afternoon and spent most of the day griping about how anxious he was about it. And, although that's pretty annoying, the truth is that I know I'll be equally anxious next weekend. I'm already starting to regret registering! But I'm going. I already paid and I'm not backing out. 

Strangely enough, my mood improved a lot after Ben left. I think the push to get things done at a particular time went out the door with him, so I could have dinner on my own timeline. I also feel a lot less pressure about what I'm feeding the kids when he's not here. I did make an actual meal for them, but it's easier to go with the flow when I'm solo. I made myself this delicious cheeseburger casserole that I was super excited about. Ben doesn't really like cheese...or casseroles, so I tend to not cook the comfort food type stuff when he's home. So sorry Ben! I know I'm making it sound like there are so many positives to you being gone! I will miss you! 

I'm going to spend the evening snacking and watching a movie. I have no idea what movie, but I'm going to scroll until I find something. Probably something girly and ridiculous. I plan on spending the weekend cracking down on Ollie's entitled and bratty behavior. I'm so over it. We started today and I'll just say that 'someone' got kicked...several times. Me. Yay. 

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