I don’t have a whole lot to write about today. Most of my day has been spent studying. I’ve been working on identifying different threat vectors, and I’m actually doing pretty well with that section. There are so many different attack methods and terms to remember that sometimes it feels like my brain is trying to organize a filing cabinet during an earthquake. But little by little, things are starting to stick. I’ve moved on to the next few sections in my notes now and have been quizzing myself as I go. It’s a lot of repetition, but I can tell it’s helping.

The kids are making dinner for Mother’s Day, complete with dessert. I’m very much looking forward to that. It’s sweet seeing them plan everything out and work together. I’m also looking forward to not having to cook for a night. That alone feels like a Mother’s Day gift.

Kel has been having a hard time with Mother’s Day coming up. She lost her mom a few years ago, and holidays like this can bring all of those feelings back to the surface. She asked me if I feel the same way when Father’s Day comes around. I told her I do miss my dad. Time has made it a little easier to carry, but the missing never fully goes away. I still miss his stories, his jokes, and just hearing him talk. Certain memories sneak up out of nowhere sometimes, and for a moment, it feels like he’s still around.

I’m also trying to catch up on laundry today since I completely forgot about it yesterday. I should probably go rescue the clothes from the dryer before they become one giant wrinkled fabric sculpture.