Still too hot!  There wasn’t that much to do inside at A’s , so I actually read a book.  I felt so lazy!

As hoped, Y had restored his room to order, just the way I had left it, the floor visible again!  I think it was in a fit of angst, but whatever works.

I’m trying to learn to just be there, a consistent presence, as A suggests, without having to always be laboring to “earn my keep” or feel relevant.  It’s hard!  But I get that it does make a difference.  And I owe it to A to finally be here now, to make up for all the lost time.  The kids are starting to become more independent and spending more time out with friends, as it should be, so now is the time for me to be the Nomi I hope they’ll remember.