Early rise due to just naturally waking led to whipping out a batch of 'hash' based on the fries from Happy Hound last night. Tossed in bacon, sausage, cheese, eggs, and it was awesome. Dog finally pooped mid-day, and again in the evening, putting an end to the stressing about the whole 'pine cone' incident. When I woke up I had the whole 'cost reduction' situation playing out in my head and I wrote a follow up response to MM, RP and DdG restating the basis for my stance, in a conciliatory fashion, making clear that when it's been needed I've not hesitated but this is not the time. And when the meeting rolled around it was acknowledged that I'd made my case, even though it came up again at the end from RP, challenging the 'bleeding out' perspective, which I responded to with the same details sent in my email and with the backup of others. I do want to improve, still, how I respond, talking slower and taking time to think through responses, but I'll keep working on that. At this point I feel i'm probably OK but historically, i've been privy to other exec's involved in these dialogs who ended up being blindsided in the end, so we'll see how it all plays out. Lauren/I ran Scottie to Meridian park but he retreated to the car when off leash. Went to Almaden Lake and he continued to return to the car. Swapped him for Tommy, walked about Oak Meadow with some pushback from Linda once she learned of it, along with issues about him being out, there's contention over the idea that he could walk or run to get fresh air but can't be on the boosted board. Regret getting involved at all, big mistake. Ended the evening setting aside the computer, putting on earpods, listening to the great courses again (infection in the media) and picking up the house. I love my kids but 4 people in this tiny house for 4 days is overwhelming.
Gratitude: The likelihood that i'll be spared, for the time being, from losing my position.
Goal: Get a full day in with time to get out w/kids before dropping at pano. considering a drive to SC and back just for the hell of it.
Anticipation: Weekend, a much needed respite.
Accomplishments: Meditation Walking Mindfulness Parenting Cleanup
