Another long day,

in truth,

the one I’ve worried about all week.

Knowing that I’d have a full day at work

and not get home until an hour after my bedtime

filled me with dread.

I’ve always been the kid who looked forward to bedtime, sometimes more than the actual fun event

that preceded it.

But today was delightful.

Work was smooth,

almost everyone was in a good mood.

I felt helpful and knowledgeable,

and was on a roll with explanations and ideas.

I had thought I wouldn’t see my children

before my evening learning activity,

but realized at four pm that I had time

to enjoy supper with them,

And treated us all to burgers and fries

and a discussion of how school was that day.

And then the evening,

which had seemed so late and insurmountable

turned into a lovely night out

with some wonderful people.

Halfway through the week I dreaded,

I’m feeling marvellous.

I can’t wait for the rest!