Count with me...

315 workbooks to mark and correct

300 odd grades to assign, photocopy and deliver to teachers

150 bath bombs to make

25 boxes of stuff to find homes for

12 pinatas to make, stuff and suspend with fishing wire


11 classes to teach

10 loads of washing to hang out, fold, and put away

8 the number of nights our pathetically inept tooth fairy has forgotten to come and collect Ruhi's tooth. I think we need a new tooth fairy

7 Teacher appreciation gift bags to prepare and deliver along with an impromptu afternoon tea to organize for the staff at the girls school

6 extra trays of bath bombs to concoct... because the first round was not enough

5 cabinets to empty and clean out

4 very important phone calls to make

3 children to care for, cook for and entertain

2 birthday parties to attend

2 music lessons to prepare for

2 fabulous friends who have helped watch Bayan and make it that little bit easier to get a few more things done

1 classroom to move

1 movie to review


1 unit convention to attend

1 shepherd costume to organize

1 dinner invitation


1 vomiting child

It has been one heck of a week.