many roads, one journey

With the meeting yesterday afternoon and the regular busy week of homework and karate (which was a bit busier than usual) I mustered all my strength and played several strategies yesterday.

I planned ahead … having everything written down beforehand so I could

Make ahead … the cooked meatloaf went into the fridge before I picked the kids up. And, of course, there was

Teamwork … when we got home from karate class I put the Lipton Rice together on the stove, microwaved the vegetables and warmed the meatloaf. Hubby set the table and got everyone something to drink. The kids straightened up the family room, which always makes me less tense :)

And so we were able to eat dinner together, despite an overly busy day. (It started with an unusual 6 a.m. wake-up call for them so they could be at the dentist by 7:30. Yoiks!)

These are the little battle plans that make families function. We all have to do our part, whether we’re 3 and putting your toys away or 13 and doing your own laundry or 33 and keeping track of what’s left to get done. Doling out responsibilities varies from house to house. I’m always amazed at the many different ways people find to get something done, especially when it comes to making time to eat together.