Checklist

Two hours spent making much-desired rag doll for Gleek who has been reading Little House in the Big Woods and who really needed loving attention. Check.

Two-hour-long homework showdown, Mom vs Kiki with ultimatums. Check

Fix dinner and feed it to kids. Check.

Corner Link and make him add details to a bare bones writing assignment. Check.

Remember to eat some dinner. Check.

Introduce Patch to Frog and Toad. Check

Make kids go to bed. About 50% at the moment.

My day appears to be all used up.