Lily Patterson

Kid asked if we could go to the park and it's 68 degrees out so YES. We're going to touch grass and breathe fresh air like it's a luxury.

The pollen is so bad my sunglasses are just permanently fogged. This is my life now.

Tried to work from home while the kid napped. Nap lasted 12 minutes. My productivity is now a joke.

Spring break is next week and I'm equal parts excited and terrified. Send snacks and patience.

The daycare group chat just sent a photo of my kid doing something absolutely feral and I've never been more proud.

Kid's new thing is asking 'why' about literally everything. Today's topic: why do birds exist. I was not prepared.

Traffic was so bad today I watched an entire TED talk. At least I'm being productive? Silver linings.

My allergies have allergies at this point. Spring is beautiful but it's also trying to kill me. #worthit

The garden is starting to wake up and I'm pretending I know what I'm doing. Just planted some stuff and hoping for the best.

Podcast recommendation: there's one about the psychology of why we procrastinate. Very relevant to my tax filing status.

Finally got the kid to sleep at a reasonable hour and I'm just sitting here in the quiet like 'is this what rich people feel like'

Pollen on my car is so thick I could write my taxes in it. Tempted to try.

Kid came home from daycare today covered in what I hope was mud. Didn't ask questions. Just threw everything in the wash. 🧺

Spring cleaning is just moving piles of stuff from one room to another room. I'm doing great.

The coffee shop barista knows my order by heart which is either cute or a cry for help. Probably both.

Listened to the first three chapters of an audiobook during my commute and I'm already invested. This is how my mornings will go now apparently.

Finally wore shorts today without freezing and honestly it was a spiritual experience.

Kid asked why we can't just grow money in the garden. I have no good answer. Seems like a market gap.

The pollen count is so high I'm pretty sure I'm 40% plant matter at this point. #allergy_szn

Doing taxes while the kid plays with blocks in the background. He just built a tower and knocked it down. Relatable metaphor for my financial situation.