Feelings

My app asks me one question every day: "How are you today?"

Monday: happy. It's my day off. Tuesday: bored. The Wi-Fi is down. Wednesday: angry! The Wi-Fi is STILL down. Thursday: scared. I have a dentist appointment. Friday: sad, because my team lost. Saturday: excited! Pizza night. The app says: "Great week." Is it?

Hey, what's wrong? You look upset. "I'm fine"? Come on, I know you. Are you crying?

Is it the test? Are you worried about it? Listen: how do you feel right now? Honestly? Okay. Let's get a hot chocolate. My treat. And no, you can't say "I'm fine" again!

Leo, calm down! It's only a balloon. It's not a monster. Where's your pacifier? Here. No? Okay, okay.

Cheer up! Look at Daddy's funny face. Is Leo laughing? No. Is Leo smiling? Not even a little. What's wrong with your mood today, buddy? Come here. Big hug! There, that's better.

Hi Mom! Don't worry, I'm okay.

I'm not lonely. My roommates are great. I'm only hungry and thirsty, because the store is far and the coffee maker is broken. Are you surprised? Me too. Tonight I'm cooking pasta. Nobody is going to die, I promise. I miss you, and I miss your food. Say hi to Dad!