Details of Monday

Didn't get up until 7:30; of course, the children had already been up for awhile and the Prof had left just shortly before. Dressed and started a load of diapers; we were desperate.

I was hesitant to cook much because there was, most unfortunately, a mountain of pots & pans awaiting washing. But, we had yogurt with granola, sausage patties & scrambled eggs. The Prof returned home and I went for a shower. Confession: It had been awhile since my last. I took a long time with the morning toilette. I knew it was going to be a big day and I just needed a nice morning boost. Made a phone call regarding tonight's class. Meanwhile, the children cleaned up the breakfast table, folded laundry (even more than they had been asked to do!), practiced their music lessons and piddled around a bit.

The Prof started a lesson in the studio and I started some with the little scholars. Firstborn did some handwriting and watched a new MUS lesson. Sunshine also did math. We left for ballet on time! We arrived early! The Prof, of course, was home teaching when we left, so we just waved a quick goodbye.

Ballet. Sunshine and Olivia were the only ones there today, so they got a really good workout. While we waited, Firstborn did some math and I read another chunk of Beowulf to him. Rosebud & Little Queen played. Firstborn joined them for the last half hour. I sketched garden plans.

Once we were back to the ranch it was time for lunch (everyone is ALWAYS EXTREMELY hungry after ballet). We had This & That leftovers (pork loin, clam chowder, etc) . I ate and worked. Little Queen was rather fussy and tired. The children cleaned up the lunch table while I took The Cranky One up for her nap. Quiet time for everyone. I washed dishes, hung diapers to dry, fed the hens, and picked up around the house as fast as I could. Also replied to a couple of emails and made a phone call.

Mother's Helper arrived shortly after Quiet Time and The Cranky One, thankfully, was ready for a good time. Mother's Helper made fairy with the girls while I taught a couple of music lessons. Finished. Changed a diaper. The Prof walked in to teach more lessons as the children & I ran out of the house. A short practice/warm-up before the opening game of the baseball season. Got the girls hot dogs (shame on me). Hung around at the diamond watching the game until The Prof arrived and then raced back home for the first night of a new childbirth class. Whew! Picked up a few more things, got materials prepared for class, checked e-mail and then just tried to take a few deep breaths so as to give the impression that I was very relaxed and centered for teaching class.

Class went well. The Prof and the scholars came home late and grabbed a snack. Everyone was still up when I finished around 9. I heard all about the game. (Firstborn's team lost) Off to bed went the Dear Family. I grabbed a snack, transferred photos from my camera, sent some e-mails, blogged and now I am off to bed.