10/16/26

Ethan had us dying this morning talking about the night guy at his job that he deals with. His description of the guy was so vivid. 

Ethan- “His teeth look like tree roots covered in sewage.”

Paul - “ugh….imagine what that guy’s breath is like.”

Patti- “ no thanks….to be fair that is how he takes care of his body in places people can see….imagine the places people can’t see.” 🤮

This is a good before 7 am conversation in our house.

Paul was irritating me. I sent him a clear text yesterday asking him to do a specific task. When I followed up to see if he had done said task, he told me that my text said I WAS GOING TO DO IT!!!!!! Nope…it sure didn’t say that.

I read the text aloud. He said “oh….woops.”

Patti-  “Why don’t you just do what your wife says? Your life would be less naggy.”

We discussed the task and how it would not be appropriate for me to complete. He even agreed it would not be appropriate. Good times first thing in the Di Iulio house!

We talked to Ethan a little bit more about his career choices this morning. Pointing out the pros and cons of each choice, trying to make sure he protects his body, makes a choice that will be sustainable with compromised health/energy. 

This is never what I expected with parenting to look like when we decided to have children. Having to tell an adult child to be mindful of their fragile health….when making important decisions.

Avery hasn’t been feeling good this entire week but she is finally back to class with a mask on. Tomorrow she presents her research at a big symposium with her sore throat and mask on.

We talked about maybe skipping it, but she is so excited to present, she doesn’t want to miss it if she can help it.

Poor Aves.

Halloween Party tomorrow night, the theme, Thrift Store Formal. It’s kind of fun to have a theme.