Ten.One Thousand, Eight Hundred & Seventy-Six

1. Mornings like these.

2. I get him out on time even though he slept in and that is a big win.

3. At the last minute, I eat a few egos. I have to stop forgetting to eat breakfast, even though I’m not really hungry.

4. I read the words and feel a sense of defeat.

5. I remember that everyone thinks they are the one with the best idea and so it is never anything personal when there is a disagreement. But I do know that my instincts are usually correct.

6. But what is best for the team? What sets everyone else up for success?

7. The pozole is hot and as I take it out of the microwave a little bit spills onto the tender meat between the index finger and thumb causing me to spill it all over the counter and floor of the kitchen. Now, all that is left is a container of tortilla chips and a few spoonfuls of hominy, no broth. But it’s about right for how things are going this week.

8. Windows down kind of weather.

9. They bring us outside to look at the new railings. Everything is complete enough for us to be out there safely. It opens up the view so much that it’s almost as if it’s invisible. I tell them I can’t wait for my parents to get here and enjoy it.

10. But I like the Burgundies the most.

11. I just want to stop complaining.