Good evening everyone! I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far.
Just wanted to hop on here and put some thoughts down. I haven't really felt like writing. This was a long week. I don't know if it is writer's block, although I don't know that I would say that I was a writer. I don't know if it is because life is just overwhelming right now.
Jacob has been sick off and on all week. On Friday he called me after school and said he had a fever and felt awful and could I come get him. I told him I would but it would be probably 45 minutes or so before I could get there as I was at work. I suggested he call his dad and ask him. Well, he did and his dad hung up on him. I am so angry over this but have to keep my mouth shut as I don't want to talk bad about their dad in front of the boys.
Work has been busy, with the overlying stress of not knowing if we will have jobs next fall due to stuff going on in Washington. I will not make this a political blog, but just know that what is going on in Washington does affect the everyday person and it sucks. Friday was the last day with kids as they are on Spring Break next week. I don't really get Spring Break as I have to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I am grateful that we are off Thursday and Friday, but would have liked to have it all week. Oh well, be grateful I still have a job.
I have been feeling off. I don't know. I feel alone in a lot of this and it is hard to put my thoughts into words that really express how I am feeling.
I have failed at my Lenten resolutions. I gave up pop and Reeses. I have caved to both.
I did read a book this week, so there is that. I read Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale." It was fabulous and I would highly recommend it. I am currently reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Speaking of books, I will not be attending my monthly Book club this coming month, as the meeting falls on the same night as Ben's birthday. Usually the boys' dad has Wednesday off but for some reason they gave him Friday off that week. We will celebrate his birthday that night.
Speaking of birthdays we have 3 coming up in the next 2 weeks. Monday is my mom's birthday. My brother's birthday is on the 29th and then Ben's is on the 2nd. Can't believe he will be a teenager.
I am getting old.
Well, I need to go and flip the laundry. Because if there is one thing that doesn't change no matter what is that laundry will be a constant.
Hope everyone has a nice night. Sorry for the downer of a post this was, but that is just where I am at right. now.
Your son will remember the response of your ex. I can understand your mental and physical state right now. I hope things get better soon.
ReplyDeleteRachel you can do one thing to follow your Lenten resolutions. Be kind to Rachel. You are going thru a lot. Just be kind to you.
ReplyDeleteAs a child of divorce, let me tell you that Jacob will remember his dad's behavior. I gave my dad a pass for years, but finally had to admit to myself he was a jerk! And the "stepmother he gifted me with was a piece of work too.
ReplyDeleteHope all the birthday celebrations cheer you up. And sorry to hear about your job uncertainty. I live near DC and thousands of hardworking people are being hurt by what is happening. I've seen several people who said they were in favor of the cuts until it affected them (can you say naive?)
Also, when vacation season hits and people discover what has happened to the National Parks, others will feel the pain. Closures and lack of services are becoming rampant and the average person will have no clue until they try to visit a park. Because of my proximity to DC, I'm seeing more of this than most people.
I hope you're feeling better soon. Life is hard sometimes so be gentle on yourself.
ReplyDeleteHope your week is going better and everyone is healthy again. I think you can give yourself some grace on the Lenten resolutions, you have a lot going on over there. I was intrigued by The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo while I was out shopping and put in on my library list. Hope you enjoy your time off this week.
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