M: Get 2 new tires put on car (had 2 put on before summer—don’t drive a lot in summer with school being out).
Tu: Meet with IC
Wed: Have night to myself. W is taking both boys to MIL for OS dentist appt. on Thurs. (Background: Dentist is in Santa Monica from when we first moved out here and live in West LA, we now live in OC (traffic here is awful), so MIL gets time with the boys, W saves some driving in AM, and W admits that it’s nice to have the help getting everyone together in the AM, because I leave so early for work. Oh, you mean to tell me taking care of 2 little boys 6 and under by yourself will be hard work and need help? Interesting. /Wonka face)
What will I do? World is my oyster. Probably grade, tbh. Get in a work-out (though I’ve lost 30 lbs. over the last 2 years, I need to work on muscle tone and get physically stronger. W has made comments about me working on muscle tone and getting in better shape in the past. But now? For myself. If she benefits, so be it.) Run a couple of errands (new workout clothes among them). May also get some nice cologne to wear, like Old Spice or something so I can up my appearance. I’ve been using a botanical oil supplement on my face—dry skin is an issue, and I’m a bit of a sun-worshipper and have a loose-at-best relationship with sunscreen (I’m more tan than W). Also helps me look and smell my best—improve appearance and confidence.
I may go out to eat—she asks what I’lll do for dinner, tell her ‘yeah I’ll go out,’ and be light on specifics. May also take some grading / school work out to a coffee shop to just get out and be out with people.
This week will bring up dinner on 12/22, unless she asks first.
Last Friday, came home a good amount later than normal (prob. 50 min or an hour). W asks if was working late. Told her went to bank (true story), but kept details about long lines and such to minimum / nonexistent. W: ‘Okayyyyy...’
