Deb on the run - Monday Morning Drama

Deb on the run

Nov. 28, 2005

Monday Morning Drama

I was reminded last night that the boys did not have writing class this morning. This made me SO happy. Its become a real pain to rush home from dropping middle daughter at school only to rush back out again to get the boys to their writing classes. Usually, the lady who runs this group is late which, in turn, makes me late getting back home to help out my youngest daughter. I feel that I start every week out behind and in a hurry. So this morning I'm revelling in a calm start to our week. I can actually get things done that are normally put off until Weds. (Tues. mornings are also hectic). Catherine, Peter and I begin with learning about C's Nativity Icon. Thanks to Prisca's blog, I found a nice explaination to read with them. We also learn about St. Catherine of Alexandria. (yes, I realize that I'm a few days behind

) . We move onto our "official" History program and so far I'm enjoying a old-fashioned, homeschool moment...

It is all interruppted by the sound of feet storming down the stairs. What I assume was a very recently awakened and dishevelled Dorothy comes storming into the room. Hair flying, eyes on the verge of tears, "MOM!!" she wails at me accusingly, "Why didn't you wake me up, now I"m late for class!" She swirls around and storms up the stairs to get ready. I'm taken aback. I didn't know I was supposed to keep track of her schedule too

. But I guess, since I'm the mom, its all my fault.

, Right? I chuckle to myself "I was under the impression that she was an adult now". I offer to help her out by starting up some breakfast and try to keep my mouth shut about who's fault this actually is. After a few minutes of wild running around, she gives up hope of making her 10am class. Life goes back to calm. Our little mini-drama is over, but I'm still shaking my head and smiling to myself over this one.

Deb