Sloppy Jacks and Room Mothers

Greetings!

Well here is my place to just let some things off my chest, eh? Ha! I don't do that too often. :)

None of it is bad news. All good, all good  -  no worries there people.

First of all, today was momentous because Jack helped me make dinner. In fact, he did everything that didn't involve a sharp knife or the stove. We made Sloppy Joes. [Actually they have been known as Sloppy Jacks ever since we had them for dinner the day Jack decided to be born!] Jack measured the sauce ingredients, put the cheese on the buns, made salad, got the fries ready for the oven, set the table, poured drinks. It was almost like a Mom Vacation. And he loved it! I'm hoping this is the first of many times. It was a great way to spend one-on-one (plus Spencer) time with Jack and get something important done at the same time.

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In other news, there was no one volunteering to be a room parent for Logan's preschool class. In fact there were four volunteer positions and when the director sent out a list showing who had signed up there were no names on the list for the PM class.

...So, since I'm not, you know...super busy or anything...I thought I'd just add that onto my plate like a meatball just waiting for someone to sneeze.

I had not signed up initially, because I felt maybe someone else who didn't have a kid in another grade would have lots more free time to give. However, I think Logan's school experience is just as important as Jack's and so I felt that someone had to step up and be the Room Mother. I mean, otherwise the kids don't get any of their holiday fun, no end of year teacher gift, no nothing. Nothing! I could not allow that kind of travesty in dear Logan's preschool.

So far, it's still just me and there won't be a second Room Parent, but I think I can manage. Luckily I've already taken the required Safe Environment training classes. I just hope some of the other parents have too or I'll also be the only one at the parties, LOL.

So now I'm using free minutes to plan the Halloween party. Mostly I'm just worried no one will actually volunteer to bring snacks, or help at the party. I am possibly too much of a worry wart to do this job. Ha! I for one love delegating, but for that I require people willing to be delegated to!

*** Awesome Update ***

There's a second Room Mother now. The best part is she lives in Roxborough too. :)

It's been an interesting few days in our neighborhood! Hoping things aren't too bad in your neck of the woods.

Until next time...

PS: are you singing On Top of Spaghetti still? Oh you weren't? Bet you are now! :)