My "Day Off"

What I love about HSing mothers (and fathers if they are in charge of the "school day") is that we all help one another out. We "cover each others backs" !

We have had this 4 day American History "Lewis and Clark" Coop with Amanda. Another friend of mine, Marie, who has an only gem also that is Shayna's age & good friend, decided we would take turns being "mom" to both girls. This gave us both one free day a week. Granted it is only for two weeks - meaning only two days off - but hey !, two days off is invaluable.

Today was my second "day off". Boy - did I LOVE the peace and quiet. Perhaps a bit too much. I am * thinking * (not seriously of course) that finding someone once a month for this precious day would be a good idea !

It was so quiet in the house, I loved the silence.

I did some business for Usborne. I got bookfair stuff ready, got home show stuff ready, dropped off free books, dropped off bookfair folders and picked up free books lists.

I went to the grocery store without Shayna in tow. It cost less (no child = less food !) and took half the time.

I then came home and planned out the "framework" for the remainder of the writing classes for the "1st year IEW kids".

I did a load of laundry for Amanda so they didn't go home with tons of dirty clothes.

AND I read the Washington Post cover to cover. This is rarely something I am able to do !

All that in five hours !

Ironically, I really missed not being in class ! I thought about it often and almost drove out there to visit. I missed learning with the kids. But, the peace & quiet was a beautiful thing!