Thoughts from tonight's practice

First, my hubby came home in a tizzy about me asking him to commit to coming home on time so I can attend yoga. This was very frustrating because the message I am receiving is that his work is more important than family and my commitment to yoga study is being belittled. We must work this one out.
While in class, I was doing my best to remember the primary series in order. It helps on evenings when a "new" student is there, because Kathy is very good about detailing what comes next. Tonight, I got to Marichasana D before I started to blank out. Slow progress is better than no progress! I did learn tonight that I have been doing Marichasana A & B incorrectly. Kathy caught me perplexed when it dawned on me and asked how I was doing. I was not sure what to say so instead of explaining, I covered it up as though it was my best this evening. I don't like to ramble in class, and I know I can, so sometimes it's just easier to brush it off.
I did stop to admire some of the other students. I am much better about not comparing myself to others now. I know that my study is not as far along as others, and I am blessed to be in the company of many knowledgeable and 'seasoned' students. I still enjoy watching how others flow. Especially some of the students who can transition fluidly from one asana to the next. Their strength and agility is inspiring to watch; profound how far along they have come in their dedication to yoga practice.
Of course, I was unable to shake the frustration I felt from my husband's hasty words so I figured an alternative and presented it to him this evening. To have a neighbor girl come watch the boys for an hour before he comes home and I go off to yoga. It's worth it to me to pay a little more to remedy the situation, because no matter how I argue with my husband about his priorities, I will not win. He uses verbal guilt--as though I should act honored to be able to spend his time. This is a way of thinking he uses on everyone and no amount of discussion will change his core beliefs.