I have a couple of extra days off this weekend. I am tired. I don't know where Sunday went. We did get the deck furniture put away - for that I am glad. The son cut the lawn. Each week he articulates he hopes it is the last cut of the season. I am working on the laundry. And baking some oatmeal/ cranberry cookies. I am going to meet a friend for coffee. My head is full and my heart is empty.
We are dealing with grade 10 math and science. Making choices. Hard conversations. What makes a righteous life. Guiding our children forward. Recognizing that we are ultimately NOT in control. Leaning into each other for support. My son and daughter are so different. They have always been close but there is a big divide right now. Both, are struggling - - we cannot fully support either adequately. In fact, I feel as though I am flying by the seat of my pants in the parenting department. I am thankful for my husband. He is a rock. Steady. He reminds me to hold on. Keep the faith. We call upon our friends.
