Typing this while R is in his BJJ lesson.
I’ve made it. Rough week but celebrating it because.. I survived. Maybe even thrived, a little.
From Saturday to today I was solo parenting, and working, and bringing R to jiu jitsu. My days were from about 5am till about 8pm. Two drop offs, two pick-ups. Two different schools.
Mornings, and evenings and afternoons. Misplaced folders. Tears. Piano. BJJ. Books read. Sweet wake ups. Terrible wake ups. Lox and bagel. Oatmeal. Sink full of dishes. Sink empty. Acupressure pad. Close eyes, five minutes later, it’s next morning.
I took almost no pictures so not much to show. But I worked hard. A record of “it’s _ o’clock” was constantly playing in my mind. Not wishing time away, just being hyperaware of what I need to do next.
We had NJ state testing at school. Plus regular teaching. Plus wrapping up the year. Realigning final assessments for both levels.
This long Memorial Day weekend (Friday to Tuesday) is very much welcome in my tired mind.
My own kids are in school for Friday and Tuesday so I get the house all to myself. Maybe I’ll do a “shouldless” day for one of them. Or both?..
For now, on tap for this weekend:
Friday: open+birthday party for R’s friend in the evening
Saturday: gymnastics and piano+open
Sunday: meeting up with Maya from pocobrat. She will be in my neck of the woods for a wedding. Afternoon- open.
Monday: Korean sauna with my daughter in the morning, afternoon- open
Tuesday: open+BJJ lesson for my son in the evening.
Specific things I want to do during these five days. Read, yoga, blog write, blog read, nap, spend time with T, watch “the Perfect Couple”. Spend time outside. Garden?.. Clean out guest room closet?.. Tidy the house. Get my head on straight.
How is/was your week? What is on your dance card this weekend?
Mom of Children 