November 11, 2024 - Monday



Ugh. So crappy feeling today! Ben went to visit his dad in Marietta and took the van, but, honestly, I don't even care because I don't think I could bring myself to get dressed and take the kids anywhere anyway. It's such a perfect day outside though. The kids spent a lot of time in the yard today, while I laid on the couch with a pounding headache, sore throat, and feeling like I could fall asleep at any moment. I'm trying to get through this awful book on gratitude, written from a secular perspective, for book club tomorrow. Of course, I have no idea if I'll be feeling well enough to even go to book club. I'm thinking it might be COVID, but could just be a regular cold. As we were leaving the concert the other night, we had to scoot past all of these people. Right as a new song started, this guy I was walking past belted out the words to the song and got spittle ALL OVER MY FACE. I'm guessing that's where I got whatever this virus is. So gross. 

Kwin and Ashley had a bad fight this morning and Ashley called the cops on him. Ben texted Kwin and he said that he's moving back to Canada. Ashley texted me to see if Ben could go over and keep an eye on Kwin while he packed up, but Ben isn't home to help! Such a mess and a super sad situation. I'm sure the girls are really confused and upset that their dad is leaving. I know Kwin is broken-hearted. And Ben is really sad that his friend is leaving. I guess Ashley told the girls she'd be moving really soon. Maybe she's just planning to get a smaller place that's closer to work and Ellie's school? It would make sense. Maybe she just wants a fresh start, living somewhere she never lived with Kwin. I guess only time will tell.




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