I have a mini van. I have a scorpion pit in my basement. My mom became depressed when my dad died too. I have five boys. They make a lot of trouble. My kids are aged 11,9, 7, 5 and 2. I have given them full reign as I cannot control them. I have a dog and a cat. I have a busy home life. I play video games. I play sports. I coach basketball.
I have a grey German Sheppard named Barnaby. I hate scorpions. My dad was killed at a Nascar event when the wall did not hold up. I am suing them. My mother is becoming depressed. We are both very sad. My mother and I need to keep busy and occupy our minds for a while. I give my time to the Humane Society. I play cards or board games. I used to coach. I'm trying to work out consistently. I love learning.
I bought a new video game for myself and the kids.  Hey that's sounds like fun. Now I'm curious what games you bought!  I've been leaning towards board games lately myself.  Just a war strategy game. It's a lot of fun! What are your favorite board games? I mostly lean towards problem solving games, when it comes to board games. Which war?  Very cool. Have you played backgammon? It's not a specific war so much as a generalized dystopian future where different factions are fighting. It's pretty interesting! Backgammon yes, that's an old classic. Like checkers! Ah, so kind of a sci fi version of some universe then maybe. Some games, you can get completely lost in! It's very true. How has your mom been lately? Let me follow that mind of yours, you are moving fast now, hehe. Mom has been thinking about exercising more, to help with her mental health stuff. i'm very supportive.  That's wonderful! Exercise is key to staying calm, I've found. Especially any sort of cardio. Cardio is good. Sometimes Pilates or yoga is great too, just to get someone in their body, and grounded. I do meditation sometimes.  Do you have access to any parks or other outdoor areas where you are? I've found that getting out in the fresh air really maximizes the experience. Gotta keep the pets exercised, so there's a few places to go for sure. I agree, just being around the trees and forest helps. I've been wondering how you keep all your kids busy these days?