We closed on the house this week and I've been living in my apartment for almost two months. Wow, it still doesn't feel entirely real. There is still more stuff to do towards our separation/divorce, but the house selling was pretty stressful by itself. Thankfully it worked out! I know my family prayed heavily for me and that's greatly appreciated. My family proves time and time again to be the best. 

Damien is adjusting well, it seems. He's nearing those teenage years though so he continues to give me whiplash daily with his mood shifts. Right now we just started a season of Survivor together that we're both enjoying. We both love to talk about the strategy of it and root for our favorites. 

I bought a U-shaped pillow earlier this year which didn't work out for sleeping BUT it makes a very comfy spot on the couch!

Prices, especially now, are so high, so I wanted to share that I got this meal at the chow hall for $1.40! And it tasted really good too!

Damien trying out the gym in our apartment building. He tried all of the machines and a few of the weights too.

Damien decided to name our lamps lol. His is named "Harold Buttcheek Bottom" and mine is named "Lampy McGee Chicken". 

 

Getting Ready for Halloween

 What can I say, I enjoy the festive-ness. 

I finally got to hang up my spider and web!

He's doing a dab. Damien says it's cool...except if I were to do it lol

Prepping the pumpkin for carving! I'll do mine a little later. I haven't decided on a design yet.

Damien did 95% of the prepping and carving himself! I offered very little assistance.

Working hard while I rested lol

The final product! So cool!

I love it! :D

Is It Fall Yet?

I'm getting really behind on my posts! Things feel like they've been SUPER busy between moving, work, appointments, and just overall trying to figure things out. Things should start to settle down again in November--just in time for the holiday season!

We already had parent/teacher conferences a little over a week ago. I wasn't really sure what to expect since Middle School is so different than Elementary School. Well I'm very happy to report that not only is Damien doing well academically (As and Bs with a C+ in Reading), his teachers said he's hard-working AND he's doing very well socially! I couldn't possibly be anymore proud of him. When he's not annoying me joking around about farts or back-talking/giving me attitude, he's so bright and caring and we have wonderful conversations that I hope he enjoys as much as I do. 

I can't believe how hot it's been this summer and into the fall. We're already almost to mid-October and we were in the 80s this last week. 

Damien finally tried his scooter again after YEARS. He likes it! Plus, it takes up very little space in the apartment. Win-win!

Damien enjoying one of his birthday presents :)

Carefully dissecting an alien lol

I found a local place that serves boba tea! YUM! And Damien and I split this delicious treat called "Cheesecake Delight". The outer part is a crepe.

My brand new welcome mat. It's good to be home. Well said.