A day to remember...yesterday

Yesterday was just one of those days. Seems like there is at least one in every week. We left out early to run a couple of errands. Yes, we always seem to have an errand, or two, to run. However, our errands out did not coincide with lunch, so we missed having lunch with John.

Dinner did not go as I had wanted. Okay, it went as I originally planned; however, the original plan was for Wednesday (and rehearsal), not Thursday and taekwodo. Yes, it does make a difference. It makes a difference to my hernia when I eat and how soon after I exercise. Anyway. We had meatloaf. I love meatloaf and yesterday's was awesome, even without the ketchup cooked on top (per Chloe's request, who does not like ketchup).

Twenty minutes before we left for taekwondo, I received my second call, that day, from Master Mike asking if I could teach all three classes. Well, I suppose since I'm not going next week and he is covering my classes then, I could cover his yesterday. I should have known then things would not go well for classes. The first class none of our yellow belts came. I knew one would be out, because he was going to be Chloe's ride to their rehearsal. Then about eight minutes after class was to begin, a brand new student came for class.

This is the student who came and left a week or so ago. He was too funny. I think he listens to his Mom better than his Dad (who brought him first time), or she just knows how to talk to him to get him to do things. She did tell me he is going to be rough. He is disrespectful to her; I assured her that is one thing we focus on. She knew that because her oldest has been there almost as long and Chloe and I. She may start too. Fun! Especially since I lost my other Mom and kids to Master Mike's new school.

The next two classes had most of the students, but everyone was unruly. Not sure what was in the water at the schools, but I think they need to look into it. I did have one moment. One of those moments that help you remember why you are there. Why you love teaching these unruly kids who love to push your buttons and push their limits. Some of the students came in late to the second class, so I had the other two sit and wait. I told them to be quiet a few times, when one asked why I didn't have to be quiet. "Because I'm the instructor. Right, Sahil?"

He responded, "No. Because you are the cool instructor." And flashed a big smile. Love that kid! He is new to us. He came in as a green belt, so he didn't have me as his instructor at the beginning. He has only been there three months. It is nice to know he is liking the class. :)

Today has not been great. We ran our errands, yep, more errands. No, we couldn't have done them yesterday. One was Chloe volunteering at the library. By the time we were on our way home, I had a migraine from Hades. When we came home the girls fixed their lunch and mine. I wound up falling asleep in my chair with my heavy coat and hat still on. I was still freezing. I'm feeling better after the nap. John still wants to build the swing today. He and the girls are in the garage, as I type, finishing up the drilling. I'll go out and help him when he is ready to move it to the backyard and put all the pieces together. Until then, I'm staying inside and trying to stay warm.

And just in case you were wondering, no rehearsal tonight! The only night for the next nine days we'll be home. John is going to have lots of "me time", so he should be in a good mood. lol