Still his mom

I don't worry that my son will read this post as he seems to be disconnected from us all right now.  He might answer me a few days after I send a text, and then I will notice that he is posting on Insta fairly often.  He recently posted about feeling stupid for being so sensitive all of his life, buried in his insecurities in high school, hidden in his hoodie, listening to music rather than interact.  But he was so kind and friendly as a kid! Then he finished by saying that his gf had been supportive and helpful to him and really helped him understand himself.  I have been telling him for months to text or call me anytime and that we am here for him.  My thought is that maybe the job change/pandemic/election situation has  been hard for him to cope with but he is using it to distance himself from his family.

I really just don't know what to say.  I think all young adults go through a time of self-discovery, and possibly they want to lay blame on their upbringing, and credit on their significant others.  And granted, this pandemic has really fucked with the minds of a lot of people. But I can tell you he was never ever without a clean home, clean clothes, soft and cozy bed. 

And a family who loves him.

He turns 25 today.  I miss him so much it hurts sometimes.  He is my sweet and beautiful child and he always will be.  And my hope is that, one day, he will move forward in his life and not let excuses hold him back.  And also remember that we are still here for him.  

Low Key Mostly Austin 35th Anniversary Weekend

 Hubby and I had all kinds of plans for this year, as did everyone else on Earth, I know.  It was supposed to be a Big Year for anniversary, vacation, birthday, etc.  And most of that has taken a backseat to a bunch of other crap that all of us could have probably done without.  But instead of crying about how we aren't getting what we want, I decided to make a plan for a weekend of just us, celebrating us.

Anniversary Wining and Dining

Friday

Possibly G is getting off early! (4:30 p.m.)

If so, head to Liberty Hill Beer Market for a bite to eat and a brewsky, followed by campfire at Highlands. (Maybe they will have live music!)

(If I don't get off early, I will package up dinner to travel, you can get the growler filled at The Growler Room and we just head to Highlands)

Saturday

Breakfast? We can make it at Highlands.

Lunch at Young's BBQ in Lampasas (open 11 a.m. - get extra BBQ for dinner?)

Maybe go to that store on the main drag

Wine at TNL, live music 2 – 5 p.m. (Wake Eastman)

Hang out at Highlands

Home to Rustown, toast with champagne and eat L.O. BBQ or catch a food trailer at one of the breweries

Sunday

Church at St Luke's 9 a.m.* (we need to be there at 8:30)

Brunch at Estancia at noon (Arboretum) grilled salmon? candied bacon? Creme Brulee? Charcuterie? Yes to all.

Hang out at Rustown, Napping and digesting

Movie at Lakeline Alamo Drafthouse (Save Yourselves) at 6 p.m. (fried pickles and a pizza, please)

Monday

Stroll through Zilker Gardens ($12) and take pics

Go to the Capitol and take a pic on the star ($0)

Happy Hour at Polvos (Nueces location) 4-7 p.m. (margaritassss....yesss) I don't think we need reservations, but I can call

Pick up something for dinner at Central Market (scallops?, Caesar salad? a great dessert) that we cook at home OR find a place to eat dinner

Look at our photo albums (:

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I told Hubby he could add to this list and he said, no, it sounded great. Maybe we can also work on our plan for 2021...