Sitting on our couch, my laptop propped on a pillow while sitting criss cross - my favorite way to get work done at night.
Before that I cleaned out the bathroom vanity in preparation for our bathroom renovation (post water leak two months ago). Before that I tucked each boy into their beds, surely the sweetest part of my day. Before that I conquered dinner, a whirlwind of an ordeal today. Before that I wrangled each kid out of daycare or afterschool care, into the van, and home, bags weighing us down. Before that I perused replacement flooring options, becoming more glassy-eyed and uncertain by each passing minute. Before that I checked student work, tidied my room, and prepped materials for tomorrow. Nothing feels better than ending the day clear so I can start fresh tomorrow. Before that I rocked a great day with students, where each lesson seemed to fall into place - the perfect sequence and pace - a feat that doesn’t often happen the whole day through! Before that I squeaked into the parking lot with a few minutes to spare, still not meeting my vow to get to work earlier. Before that I woke three boys, got two to smile, let the third mellow in his morning mood, got them dressed, fed, and out the door to school and daycare. Before that I awoke to my alarm, definitely not ready to meet the day, wishing I had gone to sleep a bit earlier the night before.
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Brian Rozinsky
3/7/2023 08:45:55 pm
Whatever this is, time travelling or rewinding, I enjoyed the structure of this playback, though it sounds like you might be in line for another later-than-you-hoped night.
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Thelifeofamomteacherwife
3/8/2023 05:29:54 am
I love that this was sequenced backwards. Sounds like a great end to your day as well as a good start!
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Meggin Verduzco
3/8/2023 06:02:27 am
This was a lovely testament to all that goes into our days. I wish you didn't have to use that time to do work, but rather to do something lovely. Maybe you could start finding a bit of time for you too.
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