That's some really nice coparenting as well.

😂 "This update has broken something major and you will need someone tech savvy to revert your computer back to the previous version."

Kids have a developmental phase from like 10-15 where they're hyper independent. It suuucks! It's not personal, and it's okay to insist on hanging out. It's good for them to have a mix of independence and quality time. Once adulthood looms closer, kids usually gravitate towards their parents again.

Graphic design is intimidating. Hope a little rest and some fresh eyes help you find your flow.

All the kids grew up, had ther own kids, and then those kids grew up and had their own. Now, many of those kids are grown or nearly grown. Grandma and her siblings have passed. It took 40+ years, but we're too spread out now. What a run! I'll deeply miss these parties, but am forever glad they were.

I say do what makes you happy. Let other people's emotions be theirs to deal with and flow your flow.

The only thing worse than a super vivid nightmare is the weird middle ground sleep thing where you can't wake up enough to reset.

That's an incredibly vivid and intense dream. That energy must have really clung to your nervous system after you woke up.

I think it's a combo of catastrophizing and learned helplessness. It feels safer to assume the worst when overwhelmed with uncertainty and cruelty. Being reminded of our agency can feel invalidating. Survival instincts only have to be "good enough," so they're often a bit maladaptive, too.

Thanks! I finally got to spend some quality time with them this week and weekend, too. More than just the being a parent part.