Work has been unusually stressful lately. I was already having what was looking to be one of the worst quarters of my career, and I got two new bits of bad news today. On top of that, a lot of our money is tied up in Qualtrics stock, and given the tech market has crashed, and I’m not making much commission, and I’m concerned about my career, we are feeling the stress.
This is not to be an alarmist. We are doing fine and certainly making ends meet. It is just extra challenging right now, and I’m working hard to stay positive and optimistic. I’ve been in sales long enough to know that things go up and down. Things will turn around. To help my stress, I took a walk on my break at work and enjoyed the rose gardens. Aren’t they lovely!
Back at home, the kids are having a perfect summer. Lydia made sock puppets for everyone, and they had a riot enjoying them.
Mary and Lily made delicious home-made applesauce.
Ammon and Clarissa instituted a calming closet (see video for details)
And I have to acknowledge that Lily worked insanely hard today. She folded a ton of laundry, reading practice with Ammon and Clarissa, ensured music practice happened, cleaned the house, including floors. I think she also exercised and did a lot more that I’m forgetting, but I just know she was constantly going. Thank you Lily for all you do to keep our home and family going!