This morning we all woke up and made it to school on time for my kid's first day back from holiday break. On the way to school I had a talk with the little ones reviewing their holiday vacation and implored them to give good descriptions of the right things to their teachers and friends. When I picked them up in the afternoon my son's teacher said that he impressed her with his prolific writing about his vacation. I was proud of him.

During the day I ran several errands and took my youngest daughter. We had quality time together and took a drive in an area that I have never been to before. I was pleased to get things accomplished. I felt productive.

In the evening I had my oldest do some pitching practice with an older boy in the neighborhood. We made a game out of it by counting points for strikes made to the target rebounder. I had my younger son practice batting. I am optimistic about their coming spring baseball season.

Today and the past few days I have reflected on my inability to do support activities for my home group, my kids PTA, the Knights of Columbus, the Human Services Club, my rehab alumni, and the baseball league. I did most (not as much as I expected) for the baseball league and little to nothing for the others. In looking back I see that I am disappointed because I have unrealistic expectations. I realize that raising my kids well while going to school and trying to provide for them rightfully occupies all of my time.

Thanks be to God.