Sundays Are For (Week 31)

 Yesterday, I told H that, even if he hasn't meant to do it on purpose, I see that he's making our home life (and his personal time) as much of a priority as he can. Work is crazy this year for him - he's teaching multiple classes, one of which he's never taught before. He's planning on the fly, during prep periods and before school starts, and also still attending grad school classes one night a week. While he's super Type-B, you could not find a more diligent and organized teacher, so this whole schedule is a major upheaval for him.I see his exhaustion and his determination to just grade one.more.class... and I'm doing what I can to help. So far, I think this is the best back-to-school transition we've had, but that may have more to do with my own self-care and less to do with how it's really going for H.But I also think it's his intention to, as he put it, "have a real life" that is creating a bit of relationship reserve for us to draw on as the busy weekdays go by. Last week he brought the vacuum in to be fixed, helped me clean the apartment and continues to cook a few meals (omelets on the weekends and that delish chicken dinner this evening - above) I appreciate the attention and support, and I make sure to tell him so.This morning we took the dog down to the beach path, grabbed hot drinks and sat on the sand for a bit. H graded and I journaled. It was H's idea, and I know it's because he's trying to include me in his time, and make sure we're relaxing some, even though he's so busy.H is grading yet another stack of papers with Carter Cash laying in his lap, and I'm here writing to you. I think we plan on splitting a small apple pie and watching some Breaking Bad before an early bedtime. (No BB spoilers, we just started Season 1!)Hope you had a good weekend and will get some sleep too xo