Day 6. 10 small moments

1. She gets hangry like her mom and brother. I ask her to at least sign "please" but she pointedly ignores me. It's funny. I love that her personality is coming out, but what will she be like at 15?

2. He showed me the progress of his Evil Lego Army. He was looking for a few additional tracks for his tank. I found some after he left, and so I set them aside on the counter by the pear he'll probably eat after school. This is parenting in a nutshell.  

3. I wash her hands and kiss her goodbye. There are other moms at this daycare that are, quite possibly, half of my age. I look at my wrinkly hands and see his ring. I feel both exhausted and blessed. My short hand to the dichotomy is: ALL THE FEELS

4. My teeth are glorious. This is confirmed by the dentist and his assistant. I think I'm of the 5% that enjoys sitting in the chair and completely zoning out. This is me channeling a baboon chilling the eff out while someone else picks at me meticulously and shares pleasantries I don't even hear.

5. I get my oil change at the place next to the dentist. I notice the daffodils popping out of the ground by the garage, and I'm delightfully surprised. I'm also surprised at my level of adulting today.

6. When I return home, I write a list of things I need to get rid of before the big move. The list overwhelms me, so I eat a bowl of cereal to procrastinate. This, I only just realize, is one of my favorite ways to procrastinate.  

7. There are massive changes coming down the pipeline for our family, and I feel under prepared. I feel anxious; like I have a strong desire to research and make transition plans for each member. How will all of our emotions play out these next few months?

8. I walk by the "Sold" sign and I feel ALL THE FEELS.

9. He's slowly learning a new Beethoven piece, and I'm excited about the future sounds of our home.

10. I pour myself a glass of wine, and make spaghetti and Bolognese sauce for comfort food.