I have a test tomorrow, so I will be studying at home. I am able to do this here, so I don't need to disappear to some quiet library or corner of the world. Being able to study at home also facilitates laundry and other chores.
The kids, meanwhile, are dragging their feet on getting ready for school. With their dad here it feels more like the weekend for them, and they have a difficult time staying on track. I have found the most successful way to keep them on task is to follow them around with an electric cattle prod.
The kids have both started their campaign to go to the Y again today. I had already planned to do so once they are done with their homework, but having them ask to do this is a good opportunity for me to get them to do other chores too. If I plan it right, I might even get #3 to clean his room! Of course, I'm not holding my breath on that one.