Treats

1.  The ability to leave work

I am grateful that no one is watching my every move at work. I am grateful I have my own space and as long as I get my work done I am successful.  I am grateful that if I need to leave to go to a doctor appt - I go. If I want to go to a long lunch with my friend - I go.

2.  Shelby works at Dr. A's office

This morning my mom had an oncology appointment.  Basically - we are happy Shelby works there because yesterday morning this appointment wasn't scheduled, the staff didn't draw her blood correctly AND Shelby keeps us entertained.  It is great.

3. Chores are completed

Rouzer is off this week for fall break and he has completed all of the chores and mowed the lawn.  It's pretty awesome.

4. Quick date night

Yesterday at work I received a coupon for dinner so at the last minute we decided to go out on a date. My mom came over and kept Jack entertained while we went to dinner and made a quick trip to Cabelas.  We are lucky that things like that are so easy.

5. Jimmy Johns

It was an emotionally draining morning.  My dad has not been doing well lately...at all.  It has been very hard, lonely and taxing on my mom.  I struggle to figure out how to help best.  This morning I could feel her disappointment, tension, sadness, overwhelm, confusion and loneliness.  It's hard to know what to say - or if to say anything - or what to next.  After my mom's oncology appointment I decided to hit up Jimmy Johns.  It is one of my favorites and so it was a "treat yourself" type of an afternoon.