I am as tired as I can remember being tonight. I think the emotions of the weekend caught up with me. I am going to put myself in time-out for the rest of the evening for the safety of mankind.
Today we celebrated Tagen’s high school graduation. The auditorium got so full they had to turn some people away. His class had over 300 students in it. Luckily Tagen’s bonus mom had saved some seats and Kathy and I were able to sit during the long ceremony.
After Tagen got his diploma Kathy and I left. We decided to get out before the crowd departed. I needed to fill my car with gas and I took it through the car wash. We went to Marshals and Kathy bought a new outfit and I got some organizing containers.
We went to Tagen’s graduation party. He and his girlfriend had a joint party. I didn’t know very many people there. After I ate I went around and picked up trash. It was something I know how to do and it was a small help to those that were putting the party on. There were lots of people there – his girlfriend has a big family.
We cut out a bit early and came home. I am grumpy and tired and needed to get away from people. I have a feeling it is going to be early to bed tonight. I took a nap before we went to the graduation and sure didn’t want to get up when my alarm went off. I had slept good last night but I am totally and completely drained on many levels.
I’m grateful this coming week is fairly slow and I have lots of empty space and quiet time. This last two weeks has been a roller coaster with the move, Craig’s death and ending with Tagen’s graduation. I truly hope that the coming weeks will offer some respite and quiet.
Kathy cleaned up the two front flower beds this morning. They look so much better. When I go to town for exercise tomorrow, I need to stop and get some mulch and maybe some flowers to plant in one of the two beds. The other bed has some old fashioned climbing roses in it that are blooming right now. It is a good start to getting this yard put back into shape.
Just found out my Aunt Jeannie passed away. She was the last of my aunts and uncles on my dad’s side of the family. She and my dad’s brother Don had divorced years ago but Aunt Jeannie stayed in touch with me. Her service is going to be Tuesday morning.
Still processing all that has happened these last two weeks. I feel like I am on a treadmill and can’t get it to slow down. Too much has happened in too short of a timeframe. My head, body and spirit are all on different timetables and are not working together right now. Hoping a quiet week with not too much on my calendar will help me slow down and allow all of me to catch up.
Grateful for Tagen and the joy he brings to my life, grateful for the love and life of my Aunt Jeannie, and grateful tomorrow is a quiet day.