Well, it's Friday and all four kiddos are sick today.  It started Tuesday with Boyzer and we've added one everyday since then.  So do we do school today?  They are sick - fevers, headaches, coughing, tired.  Right now they're all involved in other things besides school.  I'm really tempted to let them off today and not do anything except reading aloud and maybe Sweets' science fair project board.  Of course they can always read too!  If I do that, then what do I do with the rest of my day?  I know, silly question.  There's always so much do to and it seems we're always short on time to get everything done in a day.  But when I have an 'empty' day come unexpectedly it's like my brain goes into overdrive and I'm not sure where to start.  In order to overcome this, I think the first thing needed is a list.  Funny how writing things down so I can check them off helps me feel like I've accomplished something that day.

So, what needs to be done?  I'll have to think on that for a little bit, and keep my pad of paper close by.  A few I know are: pay bills, finish grading, various areas to clean, etc.  What about you?  How do you handle a day 'off' that wasn't planned?