Happy Friday, all!
I realized that I never reflected on that week between Christmas and New Years. That week was hard and amazing at the same time. We were circling in each other’s orbits; being happy and being miserable; fighting and hugging. Walks, playing, napping, eating, projects and workbooks, watching movies, playing, outside, eating, napping, watching movies. On repeat. Some lovely impromptu visits to friends and neighbors.
Grateful to neighbors who invited R and L for (drop off!!) playdates. That broke up the routine a little. R was especially lucky- his friend lives next door to us, so I bring R over, they keep each other company, and that gives a break to me and the other mom.
In spite of all of the above, by the end we were so tired of each other. I say, it’s only natural. The kids happily went to school and I (almost) happily went to work.
After the break. On Tuesday, January 2, hoards of bleary-eyed teenagers mumbled their greetings and “happynewyears” and collapsed at their desks. I inferred that they probably stayed up late during their winter break, and now they are in my class, looking like zombies. However, as the week progressed, most perked up!
Habits/health. Doing well with my one coffee a day habit, but I do admit, it’s hard. One day I just made myself a second coffee without thinking about it! Talking about being on autopilot. Wake up, D.
Health is okay. I have a horrendous cough, again. It is most annoying at night, and during lessons! Gahhhh. I need it to go away.
Connection. Been reaching out via texts to friends, and hung with T a few evenings, talked, even watched an episode Task Master with him.
Reading/meditation/journaling- no issues. I even meditated at work! Just closed the door, turned off the overhead lights, and put a 10 minute meditation on.
Exercise- just walks, I have yet to do yoga this week.
Reading/listening to. Just finished a book on ADHD since I work with some students who have that diagnosis. Listening to a book by Briana Wiest: that is amazing.
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