Hi Ho, Hi Ho...it's off to school we go...

Well, today we are getting back in the school work groove. We have some changes this year and Jack has doen very well with them so far. Katrina...well, she was a bit resistant.

I decided that before we start school each day, I want their piano practicing to be done and for them to each have exercises for 30 minutes and showered. This way, I am not having to intrude on their play time at the end of the day, when we are all a bit tired and cranky.

So last night, the three of us set down and said the order we would like to do things this morning. Then, I made sure that we could all three get showers and exercise in before 9. The kids wanted to have time to 'play' in the morning too, so they both decided they wanted to get up at 5. Jack is like me, he wants to do something for a bit to wake up before he goes to exercise. Katrina said she wanted to exercise from 5-5:30 and bathe from 5:30-6. Well, that fit the schedule just great, though I had my concerns about her being able to get right up and start exercising right away. Well, not only did it take her until 6 to wake up, once she woke up, she didn't want to exercise. But, all in all, it has turned out okay. She still needs a shower, but other than that, she has accomplished her pre-school tasks.