JB, Rented The Conspirator from red box on Saturday night, pretty good movie!
Gunny, thanks - I'll have to keep that in mind. I rented Everything Must Go on Friday. It was all right, wasn't the best movie I've ever seen, but not the worst either.
Thanks lc4! It was definitely a very busy week. I had aspirations of getting some things done around the house, but I pretty much blew it off and did whatever I felt like doing, outside of being there for my S, and taking care of meals, etc.
I am definitely proud of my S. He actually mentioned last night he is considering getting baptized. I'd love to be able to baptize him myself if I could work it out!
Friday night was a pretty quiet night. I just rented a movie.
It was my W's weekend with my S, but she works on Saturdays. She dropped him off on the way to work. I had committed to him that we'd make some chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast and I followed through on it. I had some chores to work in the mix on Saturday like laundry, etc. However, my S is also very excited about taking over his Mom's bike for now. It's an upgrade over his in that it has multiple speeds and it also has a bike computer. I think I had mentioned I was taking the day off of riding on Saturday, but it was a nice day and he wanted to ride with me. We ended up riding 11 miles at a leisurely pace.
My W had texted earlier in the day and asked that I'd have him ready to go by 4:30 so she could pick him up. I pretty much had him ready by then, but more of the same from her. She showed up about 5:15. I try not to give her too hard of a time about it, because I'm not the most punctual person myself, although I'm not chronically THAT late. I was cutting the grass when she showed up. It was another one of those pleasant exchanges. She complimented some things I've done in the yard.
On Saturday evening, I had a buddy of mine come over. We went out and tried a pizza joined I'd spotted on one of those group bike rides I had done. It was pretty good stuff. We just went back to the house and watched some football. Turned out to be a pretty good evening. I ended losing that extra hour of sleep I was supposed to get and then some.
Sunday morning I got up and ran 2 miles. I'm trying to revive my running program. Went to chuch after that. It was a good service, and it was great seeing everyone again. I ran into some people I've not seen in awhile and updated them on my situation. After church I had a long class on serving in my church. It was a really good class geared toward optimizing your gifts in service.
My W was supposed to have my S home by 3:30 because she had plans at 4:00. I didn't ask what those plans were, and frankly I really didn't want to know. She shows up at 4:15. I still didn't give her too hard of a time, as it really didn't matter to me. Yesterday, I was upbeat and positive as usual, but she seemed a little down. But then again, she's a very difficult read. <--- I think this may have been a contributor in getting us to where we are. She's a difficult read and I may not be all that great at reading. I dunno. Who knows? Maybe her plans fell though?
I ended up watching the first half of the Bengals game at home. After that I took my S to a sports bar / wings place to watch the second half. This place had been a Sunday tradition for us as a famlily for the last couple of years. I was hoping my W wasn't going to be there with some OM or something. I gave her a heads up on my plans when she dropped off my S. She wasn't there.
My S and went grocery shopping after that. He's actually been a tremendous help. He will help me plan the meals and I'll give him his own list and he'll run around the cart and pick the stuff up. Again, I am very proud of the boy.
Just a full crazy weekend.
Of course, I really can't rest up at work because I have to catch up from last week now.
Tonight was teacher parent conference night for my S. I thought I was going to see my W tonight. I was prepared to offer her dinner with my S and me tonight. However, when it was time for the conference to start, she was nowhere to be seen. I thought she was just late again. I texted her and asked if she was still coming. After I finished the conference I checked my text messages. She FORGOT! She was very apologetic. I think my W felt worse about it than my S.
In the past, I would have reminded her prior to the conference. I have usually been the one to help her keep her schedule straight. Today, I didn't remind her. I guess I have to let her miss me, huh?
My S and I had a little bit of time together this evening. We ended up playing a board game before bedtime. He's off school tomorrow, so I am planning on working remotely.
Worked remotely today. My S had the day off school. Biked 8.6 mi. this morning. Compared to last week that makes me a slacker.
I had a couple of interactions with my W today. I kept them both upbeat and positive. At least I'm consistent with those changes. My W called earlier because one my S's friends had called her and wanted to hang out. She picked up my S after she got off work - it's her night. I was eating dinner - I had just finished baking some cannelloni. She was intrigued by the aroma. She wanted to see it. Dangit though, she just had to ask if it was homemade. I couldn't lie - it was one of those frozen dinners you can buy in a bag at the grocery store. It was still good though.
My S and his buddy had a great time. Having his buddy over IS a 180 for me, at least a 180 from some time ago. I had traditionally been a little apprehensive about having people come over. However, that change took place between bombs 1 & 2. It was however, one of my W's frustrations with me. Wait until she finds out I'm hosting a football party for the Men's group. I hope that one pans out!
I have my Relationships, a.k.a. Ladies' group at church tonight for my GAL activity of choice. Looking forward to it.
I had a great group meeting at church tonight. I wasn't the only guy tonight. We had a guy come in and give his testimony. He had battled cancer over the last few months. He just had a wonderful PMA and it developed his faith in God. It also didn't hurt that he's an ex-Marine and a good storyteller. It was very inspiring. While he was dealing with cancer, a lot of his story translated well to DB'ing.
Left me feeling pretty good tonight. I'll just ride this wave as long as it lasts!
I try not to give her too hard of a time about it, because I'm not the most punctual person myself, although I'm not chronically THAT late. I was cutting the grass when she showed up. It was another one of those pleasant exchanges. She complimented some things I've done in the yard.
She shows up at 4:15. 
Who knows? Maybe her plans fell though? 
