February 28, 2013

  • Looking for Home Time

    This morning I realized that I hadn't called or written to my mother all week long and decided that I needed to write a little.  I didn't get far into my letter before the demands of the day caught up with me and I left an uncompleted letter open on my computer until I came back to it late in the afternoon.  As I wrote I realized why I was feeling just a little tired and out of breath.

    We've managed to put a lot into the week and haven't had a lot of extra time.  JJ's school has been celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday all week long.  Each day has focused on a different book and he's dressed each day to match the book title.  He also attended an after-school celebration with dozen's of others.  He's looking forward to wearing his pajamas and carrying a stuffed animal to school tomorrow.

    Justin started a new phase in his life and he's not real happy with the pain that it brings even though he is excited about the process.  Since he's always enjoyed science, he was especially interested in seeing the full-head x-ray.  The technician enlarged it on her computer screen so he could see it well.  He was also pleased that the pain means he gets his favorite snacks for a while - applesauce and yogurt.

     

    Not only did we have three dentist visits we managed to squeeze our shopping in around them and still got some school work done.  Jeremy said that it's very difficult to take a science test in a waiting room, but he did finish it.  He was much happier when one of our jaunts included a stop at the library where we were filmed with our bulging book bag for a local TV show.

    Still to come this week:  more waiting-room-schooling, reading to JJ's class, youth meeting for Jeremy and Justin, visit with friends for JJ while Dean and I celebrate our anniversary, school program, home visit for JJ and guests for Sunday dinner.  Next week has a little more breathing space - perhaps I should just fill up our schedule with home time.