May 15, 2025 - Thursday




Allergies and a busy couple of weeks have me feeling exhausted. Or maybe it's just that time of the month for me to feel exhausted? I've started keeping track of my moods daily so that I can see how my hormones tend to swing, depending on where I am in my cycle. Fun! The truth is, I feel like if I never left the house again, I'd be a happy, happy, happy girl. I know I can't trust my feelings, but that's where I'm at right now!

Alas, I did leave the house today. As a matter of fact, I got up, packed lunch for everyone, and then left the house, knowing we'd all get muddy...which is one of my very least favorite states of being. It was field day for CACH! I'm not sure what my issue with field day is, but I've never liked it - not as a kid and not now. Thankfully, my kids are older and I only had to spend an hour getting kids organized and playing games. The other hour I spent visiting. I had deep convos with two ladies who are really struggling with some things. Thankful for friends who are willing to open up and be vulnerable! I'll need to remember to be praying for them. 

It's pizza and a movie night! And I'm going to cell tonight. I absolutely despise making the drive to Rachel's house at night...really it's the drive home that gets me. I think it's super important for me to be there! I just wish it didn't feel so hard to go.

*Ben bought this totally impractical, supposed to be in full sun basket of flowers for the front of our house and, despite the full shade, they are absolutely thriving! I love them. 

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