Yesterday we went to church in the morning and a nice walk on the green belt in the afternoon.

Saturday we went to the church Halloween pot luck and carnival.

Today I took mom to Target and Spirit Halloween with Jack looking for final touches for his Halloween costume. While we were shopping I realized how grumpy I was feeling and told Shaun when we got back. After talking to him about it, I realized every time I take mom somewhere, even if it’s multiple trips in the same day, she always comments on the ride how it’s so nice to “finally” get out of the house. And unending comments about her not having a car. And my ultimate responsibility to entertain her, because she is lost without me telling her what to do. When I do go on a date with Shaun or leave her behind to run errands by myself, I feel so guilty! I need to LET the guilt GO!

Anyway, it was a huge revelation. It’s still not easy.

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