Last week, Officer Daddyman got Captain Science up for a run nearly every morning. This week, however, Officer Daddyman has annual police training and is leaving at 7 every morning. While I can send the Captain on a run up and down the hill, I can’t accompany him on a run around the neighborhood, because I’ve got The Tank and Babypie. Less running = less concentration!
After spending an hour staring at history work this morning, Captain Science managed to write one whole line…and it had to be rewritten later for accuracy. He’s currently muddling through his chapter summary, which had to be rewritten as well, due to gems like “ainchent Sumeria” and “they fell to Babylon though.” This draft is focusing on spelling the vocabulary words correctly and on expanding ideas for more complex sentences. He’s doing well so far, just going sloooooowly.
The Tank had his Tea With Teacher event at the local preschool. While the teachers are nice and I’m sure Tank will do well there, I’m already regretting the decision to send him away for preschool. I know it’s the right choice for this year, but it just creates a hustle and bustle that isn’t conducive to an easy morning. I think we’ll be fine on every day but Wednesday, when Officer Daddyman is working his part time and it’ll be just me with the kids. Getting Tank to school while keeping the Captain on task is easier said than done.
I need two of me. Sure, I essentially cloned myself three times through my children, but I need a full-sized, capable clone to take over at least one of the tasks I have to do. She can nurse Babypie, drive The Tank to preschool, or help Captain Science with grammar, while I manage the other two.
I guess complaint at this point isn’t fair, though. We’re still trying to get into a routine, and we’ll find a new one that works for everyone. On the whole, I’m much more relaxed than I thought I would be. Even if it takes Captain Science two or three hours to get through history, his day is still shorter, more efficient, and more educational than the alternative.
Maybe some pushups or jumping jacks will get his head out of the clouds and back to Sumer and Akkad.
