January 14, 2026 - Wednesday


I wish I had written about each experience right when they happened today, rather than waiting until the end of the day, because I am SO done with socializing at this point that I'm super grouchy and cannot stand to be around people for another second. But I'll try to be impartial as I write!

This morning, I met HC ladies at the indoor playground and Kylienne came too. It was a typical playdate with some hectic moments and some distraction from what I really wanted to do, which was just talk to friends, but it was good! I think Ky felt comfortable and enjoyed the morning. She seemed in really good spirits when we left, initiating plans for next week, even! 

After the play date, I got home, picked Jonas up for Jiu Jitsu, and drove him to class. I officially signed him up and made the first payment. 😭 So much money!!! Trying not to be stressed about it. I really like the people there, though. A lot. They seem great. 

So, I left him there, then ran over to Valentina's for lunch with Grace. We had a really good time! She was more open with me during this lunch than I think she has ever been. Deeper conversations did mean a few more language barriers at times, but it's ok. Neither of us mind working through them. I didn't get to talk about her boyfriend, because she seemed really reluctant to discuss that, and I want to be respectful and stick to convos that she's comfortable with. She actually asked me if I'd be willing to start a Bible study at my house! I told her that I've considered it, but I don't really feel up for putting myself out there right now. I appreciate that she's interested, and I feel like if her salvation is getting close, I would do most anything I could to help! But I just don't know if that's something I'm up for right now.

When I got home, I rushed around getting chores done. I worked on the wallpaper a little more, but didn't have time for much because I needed to leave at 3:30 to get the girls to choir. I dropped them off, came home and made dinner, hung out for a few minutes, then took Jonas and Ollie to grab Ruby and Clem, then went BACK to the Jiu Jitsu studio for Jonas to do ANOTHER class! I want to support him going as much as possible and it is very close! But, after spending 20 minutes chatting with Marcella (one of the owners of the studio), I was just feeling totally depleted. By the time we got home, I just wanted to shut myself in my room and not talk to anyone else! I still had some ish to get done, though, as I always do. But at least the day is over. Now it's time to start feeling anxious about tomorrow! Yay!

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