Our Family

Our Family

Monday, February 25, 2008

Would you, Could you?

So paranoid am I that my family might need me and not be able to reach me, that I have many electronic apron strings at their disposal. And today, they did not hesitate to use them. Before my class even ended...as we were packing up backpacks...my cell phone vibrated in my pocket. I answered it (don't tell my principal) because it was my husband, and I thought it must be an emergency. It was. Right before he and his team got on the bus to travel to his game, he bent down to get something...and split his pants right down the middle. He was letting me know that he needed me to get to his game ASAP with an extra pair of untorn trousers. Before I could even hang up, my phone chimed out a little bell song...I had a text message. Hillary said, "Can U bring me & PB some food?" Sure, honey. As soon as I get these first graders on the bus, and cover up your dad's behind...you're number one on the list.
Being the Wonderwoman that I am, I managed to get to the game with Yancy's pants, a bag full of McDonald's, the T-shirt Hillary wanted, my camera (also for Hillary) and my mapquest directions... with several minutes to spare.
We won the game. (Yea! Second round of districts on Wed...barring anymore wardrobe malfunctions.) And as I was leaving the gym, Yancy said, "Would you ride the bus home with the team so I can stay and watch this other game?" I do have my limits. And he was out of favors for the day.
Now, I'm home...it's 8:15...and I've just used the last of my energy to tell you this story. I'm going to bed. And I'm turning off my ringer, texter, emailer, and ESP. You'll all have to survive without me til morning!

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