Short and Sweet

It has been a long day. I am beat. My stomach is full of dinner. I got to spend time with a couple of great dogs.

I was hoping to get out tonight, but I lost momentum. Dinner undid me. I had to escape to take a shower.

I started mulling over what I wanted to write today. I didn't want to dwell on the things that went wrong, or how I battled against my depression today.

I want, instead, to focus on my blessings. Summer is always rough because there is an utter lack of structure. This year, for the first time ever, we've been able to plan summer camps and activities for the kids.

Jeremy went to Brookfield Zoo today with a group of kids from NISRA. He had a blast. Dance starts up again next week. Doug has summer school. Every day, the kids have something to do. I've been pushing back against the "I'm bored" anthem.

We've made trips to the library and will make more. We have a freezer full of food (even though the eating frequency and quantity has increased exponentially since school let out.

I've been laughing hard at John Mulaney standup on Netflix. He is an amazing comedian and has brought me to tears over the past few nights.

I have an army of friends who are checking on me daily. I have a life I couldn't have imagined. I am grateful for so much today. And while I feel bad for bailing on plans, I am grateful for so much today. I am going to have a full day tomorrow, but I intend to keep the streak alive.