And now it's working again, who knows.

I got an email from Will, actually we've exchanged a few and I want to reply but I'm going to wait I think.

Also really need to get a Valentine card for E and I was going to do that but I don't want to leave the house. I'll run out for something tomorrow.

I heard from a therapist I contacted so that's good.

There's a coloring book meet up I went to last month I thought it was meeting next Thursday. Nope it's meeting right now. It's about half hour to get there and I'm still feeling not like being around people so I'm not going to try.

I goofed off on the internet today I'm not sure if that's avoidance or self care/

Good.

That's a bummer but it's a good call, I think. You can catch them next time.

We'll call it self care! You need goof off time sometimes.

Mom went to volunteer at E's school and she had to take him to swim practice. I think she stayed away all day to give me some space.

I told her some about what happened...and that I'm looking for another therapist.

This morning was interesting. It started snowing sooner than expected and a bit more and sticking on the roads, especially in the higher elevations.

So the counties had early release at 10:30. Mom was at exercise class and I forgot. Bro texted me to get E ... I tried to get mom. Then said I'd go...foolishly tried to drive up to his house (then walk/ran up a steep hill) to see if the spare booster seat was there. Nope. So the plan changed to - I 'd go to school, hang out with E until bro's gf could bring her booster seat and drop it off (she was teaching class until almost 11). And I'd drive him home.

But just as I start to pull on the main road my phone starts blowing up with texts. Mom got out of exercise class and will get E! Bro and Mom are sending me the same message. Plus I'm getting a booster seat for my car this weekend.

Then I had to carefully find a way to turn around and drive back up to the house.

And on FB the school district post is getting complaints because it's supposed to warm up to 41F and why don't they just keep the kids in school until stuff melts BUT if doesn't melt fast enough there will probably be people who can't get down to the schools because of road conditions.

Also heard back from a therapist I contacted. He's in Hendersonville which is east of here and kind of backroads to get here. Looking on the map there's only about 15 minute drive distance between his office and locations in Asheville BUT going to Asheville means more traffic and the interstate and I'd rather deal with back roads where I can go slow if needed. I see the other therapist Wednesday and I'll let her know I'm exploring other options.

I feel a little more in control.

And Mom went to the store before coming home ... and now she can't get up the mountain at all. I was kind of worried about that, but they haven't plowed the "easier" road (fewer hair pin turns) and 3 cars are off the road. Maybe if she'd come straight here it would have been better? Not sure. Maybe the school should have waited.

Safety ~ma for Mom and my nephew right now.

Yikes, askye. Lots of safety~ma headed your way.

Safety~ma for your Mom and E, askye. I'm glad you're feeling more in control.

They were fine , just stuck in town to have lunch.

Turns out by normal release time the roads (at least here ) were clear so maybe they could have had a full day but it was worse in some locations.

Monday is iffy because it should be 1-2" of snow/sleet but maybe not.

Oh, good. Yeah, snow/sleet sounds unpromising.

My backyard is super icy right now because of the thaw/freeze cycle.