We checked off some big tasks weighing on us and spent lots of time with the kids. Highlights:
Submitted Medi-Cal application, which makes every other application look like child’s play!
Submitted one high school application and gathered a majority of the paperwork for three others. Coached the Firstborn in self-promotion. It does NOT come naturally to him, which is both good and bad. He prepared an essay and a video for his first application.
Prepared all the tuition assistance applications with a laptop with a non-working “a” and “!” key. I had to call customer service just once and resolved the issue on the same call! Explained the difference between public and private schools, property taxes, and tuition to the inquisitive Mr. Serious.
Checked out a local food coop wherein a conversation re: transubstantiation was hurled upon me. You can’t make this stuff up!
Made applesauce, apple pie, cookies, banana bread, banana oatmeal muffins, and several dinners.
Washed all the bedding, kids’ laundry, and cleaned all the children’s rooms, and LO! All the bad smells are gone!
Checked homework and grades and held children’s feet to the fire. Removed food from bedrooms dozens of times. Mitigated a hidden device fest a couple of times. I’m on to you, kids! Always watching. 👀
Took a child to a UCI appointment, had an impromptu teacher meeting, and watched some friends’ girls after school four afternoons.
I can’t believe we thought we could work AND do all these things?!
