Unplanned Peace

Hi everyone!

Wow, it’s been a while. I’m finally back to use this space for what it’s best for: a total brain drain. Tonight is just a random ramble. I haven't done one of these in forever, right? Sometimes the thoughts just pile up until you have to pour them out somewhere.

It’s past midnight. The kids are finally tucked in and asleep, but I am wide awake. Why? Because I accidentally recharged a bit too hard. I napped from the moment I stepped through the door after work until 8:00 PM. My brain basically pulled the emergency brake and said, "I’m done thinking for today, see you later!" It wasn't exactly planned, but I think my mind just needed to go offline for a while.

I woke up still feeling a bit meh, but duty called. Mom gotta do what a mom gotta do! I got back into the groove, prepared some dinner, and spent some time catching up with the kids. Then, out of nowhere, my sister calls. She’s bringing my parents over because my dad decided he wanted to see us. It’s funny how they always seem to have a built-in sensor for when I’m feeling gloomy and need a mood boost.

Fun fact of the day: It’s my parents' 43rd anniversary! My sister’s office actually has a very cool policy. They give employees a Wedding Anniversary Holiday. Since she’s not married, she’s still allowed to use it to celebrate our parents. I think that’s so thoughtful. She spent the whole day taking them around to celebrate, and they ended their date by stopping by my place.

We didn't do anything fancy, just sat around with coffee and biscuits since everyone was already full. It was a short visit, but those hugs? They were like magic. They lifted all the heavy, personal stuff I’d been carrying around all day. I feel so much lighter now, partly from the long nap, but mostly from the love.

It makes me wonder about that Parent Superpower. No matter how old we get, they just know when we need them most. They might not be perfect to the rest of the world, but they are exactly what we need. I really hope I can be that for my kids one day. They are still so small right now, and the future feels a bit blurry, but I know I want to be the best version of myself for them. To give them the best, I have to live my best, right?

The kids are my top priority, no matter what.

My boy is a handful, but I wouldn't change him for the world.

Anyway, that’s my midnight brain-dump. I feel much more relieved now. Now, I just have to figure out how to actually fall asleep! I’ve got a big day tomorrow, an important school briefing for my girl, so it's off to the island we go.

See you soon! Bye!