Working more aggressively on decoupling from being the 'alarm' for the kids. Pressing on them taking responsibility for such things. Tommy didn't want to go to zero-period, PE, and given that he'd not participate due to the recent snowboard injury (not out of necessity at this point, he could) and I was a bit blindsided by it, and let it slide. Pissed me off though, so I started the day with a chip about his focus and engagement and how you can't force somebody to do anything even if you force them to show up. He'll learn from experience. To his credit though he kicked ass on getting Chem grade up and quickly too. Lauren pressed to take an am walk and I begrudgingly went along but was glad by the end that I did. I always am. Nice way to start the day and gives us 1:1 time we sendom have otherwise. Work was work, taking AM off tomorrow for some personal time/task and will resurface after lunch. Kids working Alta Vista school play tech side this week so time together in PM is reduced. Was pleasant though, and we spent some time watching, of all things, some youTube vid's on powerwashing and detailing cars. Inspirational stuff and oddly soothing too. Scottie snapped at Tommy, modestly and always, while I was hoping him (the dog not Tommy). I'm done letting it bug me. Kids know better at this point and now it's just an intelligence test for them to not risk getting nipped at. Dog's got a dr/dental appointment Thursday anyway and likely to lose some if my intuition and judge of teeth health is right. TBD.
Gratitude: Quality time with both kids.
Goal: Continue to assume the best, not the worst, as much as possible.
Anticipation: Considering seeing 1917 again tomorrow before passes expires. Solo trip if I go.
Accomplishments: Meditation Walking Mindfulness Parenting Cleanup
