Inservice and Mass

On Monday, we had inservice, I wore my running shoes and only then realized how much grass sticks to them in the morning. The presentation on appropriate actions was haunting in hindsight. I called Lawn Joe at break and found out he doesn't have evening hours anymore, so I'll have to take a day or see if he added weekend hours. After school, the girls had their last hard practice at Hartwood Acres (once I found out how to get to their parking lot). I finished reading and did a little walking (and a little running to the bathroom) before practice ended for them. On Tuesday, I had to cover for Mrs Miller and go to the bank, so I left towards the end of 8th when I was done teaching and got back around 3:00, 10 minutes after the last period (9th). I told Mr. Beck I was coming back to lock up anyway. I was planning to pick Emily and Sarah up from scouts, but Nancy called to have me come home (since I didn't have Emily's car seat). Yesterday was a more routine day. I had a conference with Andrea from Capstone. Mr. Fishell coordinated a super flush to rid of the sewage sitting in the pipes under the school and stinking up the place (not that I could really smell it). The girls had their last run on gravel hill for the year, gearing up for Saturday. I guess that's not a very routine day, but more so than Tuesday. I still got all my prayers in, but I probably should have tried to get Mass in Monday morning in hindsight.

Zoo

The zoo was free today, so I took Sarah and Emily because Claire wanted to sleep in (and we wanted to beat the crowd). After lunch, I went for an 8 mile run. After dinner, I started to mow the lawn until I ran over a rock, which bent the blade (and maybe the crankshaft). I called about the mower today and have to find a day (or if they're open weekends) to bring it in and find out if I'm just getting a new blade or a new mower. Despite all this, I got all my prayers in too.

Homecoming

Homecoming was great. Of course, I liked people recognizing me and being happy to see me and talk with me, but I also liked the opportunity to make them feel good too. All the hugs seemed more natural than some of the hugs at Engaged Encounter, which sometimes seemed forced or expected. I hope I can go back to Bethany more often.

Twins

Karen came in the back door of the library this morning while I was working at the computer. I said, "Good morning," without looking up and she said, "Twins." So, I looked up and saw we were wearing the same basic outfit: black pants and maroon top. Then, when she was leaving this afternoon she asked, "So, what are you wearing tomorrow, so we can match again." That was my funny moment of the day, but it doesn't beat Sarah's.

Sarah went to the bathroom before lunch and couldn't get the zipper to her skirt back up. So, she prayed to God, "God, please help me get this zipper up." But it wouldn't go up, so she held it in place and got her jacket to help hide that she was holding it in place. She ate lunch one-handed. She played at recess one-handed. After recess, they had another bathroom break, so she tried again. This time it worked and she said, "Halleluia! My zipper is fixed. Thank you, God." She'd make a good religious (or faithful lay person).

General Meeting

If I had skipped the PBEA General Meeting, nothing would be different. The agenda said it all, which we didn't get until the meeting. Discussions could be held online asynchronously if there needed to be any. Oh well. It's another something to offer up.

Ditches

I recall Fr. talking about doing little things without big love instead of big things (with little love). Going over to my in-laws and diggin tulip bulbs out of the ground before company comes over in two weeks felt like the opportunity to do something little with a lot of love.

Confession

I made it to Confession yesterday. That was the highlight of a busy day. I also made it to daily mass like I do most Saturdays. I went for a 6.5 mile run while the girls got their flu shot. That got me down to my goal weight again, but then I went to my parents' and put 4 pounds of snacks back on.