While I’m pretty much caught up on math, I haven’t had the chance to do the reading for English or my Computer class. The Computer class reading I’m not too worried about as it is more review than new material at this stage. The English reading should go quickly. It is basically a preview of what our first writing assignment (to be assigned Monday) will be. A few pages of what is expected, then a couple examples, and that is it.
While I was able to get caught up on the math yesterday, it was at the expense of the kids. My attention was so firmly fixed on working out the problems that I missed hearing the warning signs that build up to attitude issues and fights among the boys. By the time I realized what was going on it was past the boiling point for #2. I defused the situation as much as I could. I sent each boy to his room to get them away from each other, and instructed them to wait there until dinner and when Hubby got home. Keeping them away from each other calmed #1 & #3 down enough that they were able to sit down and eat dinner with the family. #2 needed a bit more time to get control of his emotions, but was able to come around about the time we all finished eating.
While the evening started roughly, it ended on a quiet note and a pleasant one at that. I’m hoping that we don’t get into the same pattern tonight as we were last night, as Hubby will be working late, and I’m not sure when he will be home. He also will be working all weekend, so I’m hoping for divine intervention to keep the kids on a positive plane for the next 3 days.
A Mom can hope for the best can’t she?
Stop laughing.