Fifteen!

(10/1) I worked from home today, Dad worked at work, and the boys had school. I made one of my fall favorites; chili-brown sugar squash and apples (usually pears, but I didn't happen to have any on hand).

(10/2) I worked from home this morning. The boys' transportation never showed up, so I ran them to school. At lunch, I drove up to Nanan's to help her with a telehealth appointment. Once I was done with work, I took her out to dinner. It was a little too chilly to sit outside tonight, but they turned on the fire for us.

(10/3) I went to the gym this morning, did the WinCo run, and came home and got caught up on my podcasts.

(10/4) My bio siblings were in town and we gathered for dinner tonight at the place where it all started, Elephant and Castle. I got to meet another cousin and his wife too. We have the best time together! They're all such cool people and it's crazy how much we're all alike. It's been so fun getting to know them all!

(10/5) Monday, Monday... The boys and I had school and work today, and Dad had the day off.

(10/6) I worked in the building and had a busy day of meetings. Dad got pizza for the troops tonight, which the boys always look forward to.

(10/7) After the boys went off to school, I snuck in a class at the gym. The boys had an after school appointment, which I had successfully bribed them with Slurpees and Jersey Mike's to attend. 

(10/8) We all had school and work today. I got caught up on my trash TV since Dad had to work late. I'm sure he's super bummed to have missed all my shows. 

(10/9) The kiddos' school was closed for a teacher workday, so they got to sleep in and get an early start to their weekend. I worked from home today, and Dad called out sick.  

(10/10) Sarah and I hit the gym this morning for a class. I met my work peeps at the winery to "quality test" our Xmas party selections. We found several that we loved and we're ready to get our holiday on! I ran up to Nanan's in the afternoon to take her shopping. As I drove home the sunset was so gorgeous I had to find a place to pull over and get a picture.

(10/11) Happy Birthday, twinsies! Dad bought fancy donuts for breakfast and they both picked a restaurant to order linner from. And then we had polar pizzas for dessert.

(10/12) Today was a fiasco. I got up early to go into the office only to get there and discover the building was having key card issues. I'm the only one in on Mondays, so ran home to get logged in again.

(10/13) Fortunately, there were no issues getting into the building today and Meeting Tuesday proceeded as normal. 

(10/14) Dad and the boys had work and school and I had the day off. I met Sarah for a pre-dawn vent sesh and took a class at the gym after the boys went to school. 

(10/15) We all had work and school today. Dad dropped J at school after his appointment this morning and then went into work, and I worked from home.

(10/16) I worked from home, Dad worked at work, and the boys had school. F contacted us that C was really feeling lousy and wanted him to see a doctor. He said he was feeling dizzy on top of a horrible cough. Urgent care sent us to the ER, and we had a long evening there. I told him next time he wants to hang out, he can just come to dinner. We don't need to do the whole ER thing. (C will be fine and everything checked out okay)

(10/17) Sarah and I attended the No Kings Get Out the Vote event. Usually we come away feeling energized, but this one was pretty sparsely attended. I don't know if it was because the main protests were in Seattle or what, but this one didn't have the same vibe. Our ballots were dropped off though, so now we wait.

(10/18) Dad, D, and I went up to get together with S and W this afternoon. We haven't seen them in a long time and it was great to catch up and hear everything they've been up to. I can't believe I completely forgot to snap any pictures! W is getting so tall and is such a sweet kiddo, and we're so happy for S that things are going well for her!

(10/19) I took the week off to burn some vacay time. I slept in and after the boys went off to school, went up to Nanan's to take her shopping. 

(10/20) I got up early and met Sarah for our dark-thirty loop. After the kiddos went off to school, I got my errands out of the way and then came home and did a whole lot of nothin'. 

(10/21) The boys' school was running three hours late due to PSAT testing. Since they're already on an abbreviated schedule, I called them out for the day. I still had an IEP meeting with D this afternoon and it was a doozy. Long story short: I'm not sure we really accomplished anything. We'll have to wait and see how the next few days go.

(10/22) We had a frustrating morning. D refused to take his medication or go to school which threw my plans off for the day. J also had a rough time without his brother at school. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

(10/23) I bribed the boys with being picked up if they made it through the day, and they did! We stopped by WinCo for garlic bread to go with the lasagna we were having for dinner and got all the things except garlic bread. Sigh. The lasagna was still good though.

(10/24) I had such a nice day! I messaged the grands to see if they were up for a visit and then hopped a ferry and went over to see their new place. It is beautiful! I got the full tour and heard all the plans. It was wonderful to see them so happy!

(10/25) Dad took my car over to Rob's to work on a few issues. I now have a functioning windshield washer and blinker! I caught up with my book club peeps this afternoon, and then we had a relaxing evening in.

(10/26) I started my day working from home and then took D to a doctor's appointment. Poor guy started feeling queasy afterward which resulted in him going home for the day. I went in to the office after dropping him and finished my shift.

(10/27) I worked in the building, the twins had school, and Dad was off. J was having a rough day and Dad ended up picking him up.

(10/28) I was off for the day and took J to an appointment. We picked up sushi and then came home to hibernate for the rest of the day. D had an amazing day at school and we have, all fingers crossed, found the right mix of accommodations? Maybe?

(10/29) Dad and I worked today and D went to school. J was home and had a doctor's appointment. Poor buddy got an armful of vaccines. He is hoping that he feels sick tomorrow and doesn't have to go to school. I'm guessing he won't even have to fake it.

(10/30) J woke up feeling awful. He always has a rough time with vaccines. D, on the other hand, was excited to go to school and even asked for a ride in so he wouldn't miss any class time.

(10/31) Happy Halloween! I love that it was on a Saturday this year. We had 77 trick or treaters and gave out all the candy and ramen we bought. Playdoh was also a hit with the teens tonight!