We finally figured out how Everest has been escaping; she’s been climbing right over the back gate. Alex is working on fixing it now, so she won’t be able to get over it anymore. Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end of her great escape adventures.
I don’t have much to write about today. I’ve spent most of it studying and working through chapter quizzes. In a way, the studying has helped; it’s kept my mind busy. I’m still reeling from my friend’s loss. It feels surreal and deeply unsettling. Moments like this make you want to pull your kids close and never let go. I can hear them laughing right now, and there’s something grounding in that. That’s how it’s supposed to be.
It actually feels like spring outside. Not Summer, as it has been in the last few weeks, but Spring. I have the bedroom window open, letting some air in.
I didn’t eat much for lunch, just some soup. The kids are making chicken Alfredo for dinner. I’m trying not to fixate too much on calories, even though I do want to lose weight. I’ve dropped a few pounds over the past few days, and I’m hoping to keep that momentum going. Tommy and I worked out last night after taking a week off for his shoulder. It felt good to get back into it without pushing too hard.
It’s been a heavy week. I feel sad and a bit drained, but I’m okay. I think I’m going to make some matcha tea and settle in with a book for a while.
