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The only toys I buy for my cat are ping pong balls because they keep her entertained by herself for literal hours. It sounds like Hopper might like them too
He probably would! Unfortunately I don't think that would be an option for us because Jimmy Jones would totally steal them and possibly swallow them. I don't worry about JJ passing tiny 1 brick-circle Legos, but I would be worried about ping ping balls getting stuck somewhere in his digestive system 😅😅😅
Adriel and I spent the afternoon together and it's what I needed to quiet my silly brain.
I don't bother to buy cat toys.
Hopper is obsessed with tossing tiny Legos from his mouth onto the tile and chasing them when they bounce and roll around.
1. Quitting my job. And not in a.... Get a new job way. In a professional SAHM way, again. Can we afford it with all of the increases in cost of living? This will require some research. It seems silly to consider with the kids in school now, but I have my reasons. If Jason gets a promotion we're waiting to hear about, that would make it a lot easier to decide.
2. Changing pickleball paddles. This seems like such a silly thing to talk about *seriously* but I've always been pretty paddle loyal compared to most people. I played with my first paddle for 2 years. The next one 1 year. The next one 4 years. I've been with this current paddle for the past year. I've been committed to the elongated body plus short handle style, but I realized recently that I've changed my grip and I think I need to transition to a longer handle.
3. Why have my dreams been so terrible lately? With all the sicknesses, I haven't been using edibles as much and historically they've helped me keep my dreams neutral. Thing is, I'd really like to take a break from both alcohol and edibles. But I don't think I can survive the sleep issues that are going to follow if my dreams keep up with this trend. (I'll start delaying sleep because I'm scared. I'll get overtired and nap during the day and it becomes disruptive to my mood, my schedule, and my productivity).
4. How do I commit more time to drilling? There's a skill I've been talking about wanting to add into my game for several years now and I'm just now starting to take the steps to try it out. What I really need is just repetitions at this point - I need to set up with a ball machine and just hit a thousand balls to get the awkwardness out and help develop muscle memory. I just never seem capable or willing to make the time for this. (It's a 2-handed swinging volley. I can do double handed backhand dinks and drops, but a volley with 2 hands feels awkward as fuck to me. For offense, I only have a backhand roll shot which is nice but generates no power).
What the fuck is with my dreams lately?
They have been especially realistic and upsetting.
Last night was Texas Chainsaw Massacre level of gore.
8:23pm, Jackson, with a mischievous grin: mom, I don't think you're very good at keeping track of time....
Me: 😅 I was gonna let you stay up til 8:30 tonight buddy.
I enjoy baking reels being pushed to me on IG, but I hate seeing people slice through big, proofed dough. It genuinely gives me the ick.
Example in this video:
I just ate a Blow Pop and it was immensely satisfying and nostalgic? Don't think I've had one in 20+ years.
Exit Strategy is my least favorite MurderBot book. I still haven't read System Collapse because I'm doing a reread of everything and I'm dragging my heels on this one.
I just finished season 2 of Heartstopper and I can't wait for season 3. I'm also so, so excited for Bridgerton season 3. 12 more days!!
I love looking through the boys' yearbooks, which came home today. Like, even looking at classes they're not a part of. Found James's "girlfriend" too. Wonder what will happen if they end up in the same second grade class! Right now they just have some special area class time together. Also, I should probably ask the kids if they want to be in the same class next year, or be separate again 🤔.
Jimmy Jones had a scary accident/mishap earlier today and I'm still shook up over it. He seems okay but it was really alarming.
I'm finally feeling back to human.
That was hands-down the worst stomach bug I have ever experienced. Both of the kids are back at school today, too, and seem healthy. They cannot miss any more school this year... They both missed their state testing for reading and math so they'll need to make that up.
I'm considering having an end of year party at a local trampoline place for their classes. I'm sure when I see the price I'll reconsider.
God, I am so fucking pissed about something at work right now.
I am the definition of bed-rot today.
Oh my god this is intolerable
I'm not even making it 10 minutes between bathroom runs. Like, I've been on an 8 minute schedule for the past 2 hours.
God, I can't stand Drew Barrymore.
