August 19, 2025 - Tuesday

5th day of staycation! Today was our big, big pool day. It's the last day of the season for the pool, so we got it in just in time. Ben and I hung out in the lazy river and the deep pool with the kids for the first hour, but after we dried off during the break period (and saw the huge crowds everywhere) we decided to sit out for the second period. We headed home after the two periods, though, because it was just so crowded everywhere...and because we lost our spot. On the way home, we stopped at Rita's for a cold treat and then ran to the store to pick up supplies for dinner. 

The afternoon was pretty chill and then Ben and I went out for a fancy date at Cameron Mitchell's American Bistro. We had a fun waiter who filled us in on some restaurant gossip 😅 and ate an incredibly delicious dinner. Ben also decided to put on the reservation that it was our anniversary, so we got a free dessert! But it was awkward because our waiter asked if it was our anniversary and I said no, so he looked a little confused. He probably figured what was up and just gave us the dessert and the pretty rose anyway. Haha I felt grateful for him and for the fact that he didn't call us out on it! We ran to Home Depot so I could get the supplies I need to finally finish up Clem's closet. So ridiculous that it's been a month or more since I started it. It gets like that sometimes though! I have no idea when depression will strike. Just thankful that it's mostly gone now.