July 25, 2025 - Friday




All right, I'm just about ready to throw in the towel and admit that I'm depressed. Not quite there, but almost ready! I don't want to get dressed, don't want to do anything, don't care about what the kids eat or what I eat. I *think* I'll be able to get through this. I'm not ready to let it win, but man am I tired. 

I got to hang out with Brit and the kids this morning, which was so fun. I feel a little bad that the house happened to be cleaner than usual because I have a feeling it makes Brit feel insecure, but it does make me feel good to be less cluttered! I forced everyone to do a deep clean yesterday. I just was not having it. We've had an ant infestation that doesn't want to quit, and even when they've "done their chores", the house has still been looking like garbage! So me and the kids put in some work yesterday and it's much better now. Anyway, it was great to visit with the Torellis for a bit. It felt lonely after they left! 

I sat on my butt doing nothing for pretty much the rest of the day. I dragged myself up to heat up some leftovers for dinner, then again to make popcorn for the girls while we watched our movie tonight. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day, energy and depression-wise. Hoping Ben and I get our date in at some point! I also need to have one with Ruby and one with Jonas before the month is over. 




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