Sessions

Something I am learning to accept about my current life situation is fatigue. Never a really high energy person, my energy reserves are at an all time low right now. There is rarely a day that passes when I don’t take a nap during Devon’s nap. I have many conversations trying to psyche myself up enough to not nap, but I usually end up curled up in my father’s spot on my parents’ bed while Devon slumbers. I know it sounds so whimpy to whine about this because dear god, what if I actually had a job where I had to be in an office every day? Surely I would have been asked to leave by now.
With my naps and the demands of the children I just simply don’t have the time for a job that would require me to venture outside of the house, though I do think I spend my time on other worthy endeavors. For example this afternoon I went to Loren’s school to hold the second study session for Loren and his clueless friends. Although they tried to convince me otherwise, I made them actually do their homework and study some Latin roots for tomorrow’s quiz. For the most part I let them use whatever language they see fit while in my company, I draw the line at the B(itch) and C(unt) words. But if they let the occasional “shit” or “fuck” fly, I mostly let it go. Though I am mindful, as are the boys, when Devon is in their presence, no need to warp his wee brain at such an early age. I do this because I am not a stranger to the potty mouth syndrome, but also because they hear so many “no’s” during their days. I figure if they feel comfortable with me, then maybe they will be more likely to ask for my help someday on down the road when push comes to shove. I could be wrong here, but allowing them to let hair down enables me to listen in on some good fun. I love their butt and fart humor conversations. Listening to their Beavis and Butthead exchanges is absolutely priceless and I would not miss it all for the world. So today while we toiled away on their physics block and vocabulary I got to listen to some of my favorite teens behave like baboons. I hadn’t gotten much work done so I didn’t make much money today, but to be able to be with my children and watch them enjoy learning is worth so much more.

On my way to the study session. This is the time of year when the ranchers are bringing their cattle down from grazing in the mountains. Devon thought that being caught in a cattle drive was about as much fun as a little guy could possibly have.

Loren and his cronies on the way to studying.