I ended up running into a friend at the hair salon and we decided to go out for drinks. It was just what I needed. Then we saw the Middle School play and they were fantastic. So we ended up turning the crappy morning around and having a fun evening.
I think in terms of reciprocity I need to be better about asking for what I need. DH says don’t expect it and that’s true, but also nothing wrong with asking, worst they can say is no. I am terrible at asking because as an introvert I automatically assume I’m bothering people but also in most cases I know that’s not true because I never ask and am pretty low key in that area. I am enjoying having more of a social life since Covid killed a lot of it.
FFC: I’m not going to be even a tiny bit sad when Santa is over. DS this year was asking very pointed questions, like “Do you and Dad just put everything under the tree? Is Santa real?” and because of his ASD dx, experts say to tell when they start asking because ASD kids are very literal and to them lying is lying. So I told him it was us and talked about historically who Santa was and that Santa was just a way for parents to have kids be excited about the spirit of Christmas. Went over like a lead balloon and he asked if he could erase the memories of me telling him. So he wants to pretend Santa is still real.