February 4, 2024 - Sunday


CT went as smoothly as it possibly could today. We've had some really, really good weeks lately! I'm so grateful for dedicated volunteers who show up, who don't treat Oasis like a burden, and who are invested in their classroom's success. It's been going great. We'll see how many people choose to stay on for the next Oasis year! Recruitment time is almost upon us. 

After CT, it was like a switch flipped in Ben and he was suddenly the pissiest version of himself. Very frustrating, after having a great morning. I mean, I guess there's never a time when I'm very understanding of him being a big, grumpy grump. We got home, ate, and then I decided to take the girls hiking with me at Homestead. Only Ollie actually wanted to come, so we got to have a mommy/daughter date! She was really excited. We walked/hiked for a long time, then she played on the playground for 10 minutes or so and we headed out. I got my stamp though!! Woohoo! Three to go until I earn my Winter Hike Series badge. Truly, though, I really did not want to go out today. I was laying on the couch for 30 minutes before I left and I was so close to just saying forget it. But it's been improving my mood so much lately that I decided to just pull myself up and do it. I'm really glad I did. 

After that, I brought Jonas home from Aveen's and when I got home, Ashley was outside. I talked to her for about 30 minutes and it was very obvious that she has missed me and has noticed me pulling away. It was good to talk to her and I felt guilty. I have my reasons, but I know it's not good for me to stop being her friend. She asked if I'd go out to eat with her on Tuesday while Ellie is at dance and I told her I would if I could. We're also going to have a Superbowl party with them on Sunday. I need all the prayers I can get for these things and my attitude towards them! 

I made a big dinner, while balancing snuggling with Ollie. She was just so clingy after our time together and really didn't want me to do anything but be with her for the rest of the day. Of course, that's just not practical, but it hurt her feelings anyway. Baths and Bible and stories and LEGO filled the rest of the evening, until bed. Kind of worried about my busy day tomorrow! I hope I can keep it together!



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