Just want to get this craziness down for the next time I think about overscheduling myself. 🙂

Finals were only a week away when the kids started daily swim survival lessons. None of them knew how to swim and it occurred to me this might maybe affect them the next time they’re dropkicked from a boat into the center of a lake.

Hauling everyone around was a bit complicated at first since Arrow was in school. We got it set up just fine with the school’s attendance office, but the routine of running carpool to school, running over to swim lessons to watch my kids not drown, and then dashing back to the elementary school was a bit wild.

On top of that craziness, I also had a college class during the kids’ lessons. I’ve been attending remotely, so thankfully, I was able to zoom in with headphones. The hardest morning was when I had a math test instead of the usual lecture. I couldn’t skip the exam, obviously, but I didn’t want to shorten the kids’ time in the water. They had made SO much progress in just 2 weeks. Every day they were making huge strides in their abilities, and so I didn’t want to cut them even one day.

Thankfully, my dear sister in law Hannah saved the day. A few times, actually. This entire year of college now that I think about it. We should all create a charity in Hannah’s name where we donate money & gifts & dragon eggs to her just for being a good person.

Anyway, Hannah took over the kid duties while I sat in the car to take that math exam. She simultaneously soothed Sander, who cried tiny tears about lessons, while holding a foaming at the mouth Arrow from diving into the pool before her turn. (tysm Hannah)

Oma came one morning too, ready to cheer on her grandbabies while I sat in the pool chair typing up an essay draft. (tysm Oma)

Being a mom and a college student is difficult, especially in the moments when both of them are demanding my attention at the exact same moment. But I’m so grateful for my dear family who steps in to share some of that load while I work on this degree. It means a lot, to me, and also to these little kids who get to share their lives with family, too.

Life is hard, but it is good ❤