Janae Says...

9/1 I was up early for the gym. Work was fine; I kept busy. I picked up AJ but had to clean him up at daycare since he pooped his pants. More tummy problems ensued as he screamed in the car on the way home. He screamed in pain on the toilet for quite a long time. By 6:45, he was good for the evening. I helped with bath and bed time, then went on a walk at 8 with a neighbor/ministering sister from church. I learned a lot about her and really enjoyed the chat. Plus it was a lovely evening outside. I had a hard day emotionally and talked to Matthew in bed.  9/2 I slept in and did some walks at work. I had a skip-level meeting with our Chief HR Officer that went really well. Matthew picked up AJ. I got home, changed my shoes, made a shake, and went to do my first Amazon Flex delivery. I waited until about 6:30 before they had no routes for me, so I was paid to sit there and go home an hour early. I did a Ms. Debbie's activity with AJ. We did bed time, watched Ted Lasso, and talked....

Good Therapy. I had a couple of therapy appointments in August, and I just love her questions and her observations. I wish it were in person, but I'll take what I can get, and am grateful my work covers 12 sessions.  AJ's safety and delight. On August 31, I saw a pattern before bed. AJ made endless bids for connection. I think we did a pretty good job honoring his requests although the list was endless. First it was, "Mom and dad, do you want to watch Jumanji?" Trying to pick a movie title we all like as a family. Then it was,  "Dad, let's do battling!" And it was, "Let's have a tickle party!" Then, "Mom, let's dance! Dad, come dance!" Then, "Can we snuggle in your bed?" This boy just had infinite ways he wanted to connect with his parents, and it made me so happy. And also so sad that this time is so fleeting.  Meet. I had a powerlifting meet, and I didn't get disqualified. I actually "won," but only b...

8/1 I got up with AJ and did some cleaning. I got to the gym about 9:15 and took a long time there for long rests. Deadlifts were a bit of a struggle but not because of pain. I rinsed off, and after getting in the car to go to the pool, I spilled my shake all over myself. We made it to the pool around 1pm and stayed till almost 3pm. I rinsed off the pool grossness. We just hung out and had a calm afternoon; AJ and I danced in the living room. That evening I killed more squash bugs in the garden. I cleaned the floors while bed time was going on.  8/2 I hung out in bed until about 7:30 while Matthew hung out with AJ. I started some laundry and went on a walk. I did lots of cleaning and tidying, like lint rolling and washing the couch covers. I had tutoring at 11:30 at my house, and then Little Caes for lunch with them afterward. I prepped my lunches and pills for the week. We went to dinner at Ethan and Whitney's which was so good. AJ got an Elsa doll from his cousin Violet, which ma...