Scattered evening
Yup. I was right. As soon as I reached the clear space in the schedule, things arrived to fill it with busy. Good thing I like busy.
Unfortunately the busy sometimes has collateral damage. I nearly forgot Gleek’s gymnastics class this afternoon. It was already 15 minutes past time for the class to start, but I could tell from Gleek’s face that missing it would be the end of the world. So we dashed to the car and managed to get her there for the last 30 minutes. Thus the end of the world was averted. Family home evening was also a bit scattered. Patch was in charge of the lesson and I could not get him to pay attention long enough to decide on a topic. He was too busy creating a story book. He’d carefully folded and cut a piece of paper so that he had an eight page booklet. He’d drawn pictures for every page and was carefully sounding out the words. This is the kindergarten equivalent of drafting a complete novel. I was loathe to interrupt, but everyone else was waiting on him. In the end Kiki saved the day. She planned and executed a lesson in such a way that Patch felt like he had done it. I was so pleased with them both. Then Link decided that for our activity we would begin watching the first Narnia movie. He had never watched the whole thing. I realized that neither have I. I’ve seen lots of bits and pieces, but never sat down to watch from the beginning. I was surprised to discover that the film is far more compelling and enjoyable when I watch it in order. I shouldn’t be surprised about that, but I was. We didn’t get to finish tonight. It is a long movie and the kids had to go to bed.
So tomorrow I need to help Patch finish his book and sit down with Link to finish watching Narnia. Also tomorrow is the Moms and Muffins event in Link’s classroom, a business meeting, some writing to do, and Link’s gymnastics class. I’ve written it all down in my planner, so hopefully I’ll be able to track it all.