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Accident

 Yesterday was supposed to be busy with school and work, but it exceeded my expectations. My sweet nephew, who has been driving for less than a year, backed his truck directly into a landscaping trailer which was parked on the opposite curb. Thankfully nobody was injured, the trailer was empty and the accident happened in front of my mother's house. All three of those factors helped to diffuse what was an upsetting situation for him.

I spent a lot of the afternoon trying to convince him that the event is called an accident for a reason. He made a mistake and he can be angry about it, but beating himself up was not going to change the situation. I worked on his mood all day and by the time we were setting the table for dinner he was beginning to smile again. I know that he will continue to reflect and feel upset, but hopefully he will also remember that he deserves the same grace he extends to others. 

Today is exciting because my Mom, sister and I are heading to a Queen concert. Pics to follow!

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Yesterday was busy with work and driving, but waking up at my Mom's made it worth the effort.  It's nice to not have to drive anywhere today, because the next few days are going to be just as busy. Today I will be playing catch-up while trying to keep the boys on track with their school. Timmy is rather excited to go to school at his Nana's house, although I think he is hoping she will provide an early escape for him.

Tomorrow my Mom, my sister and I are heading to Baltimore for a Queen concert. I haven't been to a concert with my mom since I saw Tiffany sing when I was in middle school, and I'm not sure I have ever gone to a concert with my sister. I've been wanting to hear Queen live for years and I am so excited for tomorrow!

Of course, I need to get through today before I can even start to think about the concert. It's always a little harder for me to stay on task when I am away from home, but I really don't have a lot of choice today. Hopefully my focus holds!

Lists

 I had hoped to spend the weekend relaxing and working around the house, but it turns out that the Flexy fates had different plans. Instead of sleeping in and tinkering around the house I rose early and hung out at flea markets on Saturday and Sunday. (We heard that the markets were traditionally busy during the end of September and through October because hoards of apple pickers converge in the area each autumn.) Thankfully the weather cooperated and it was gorgeous both mornings, enabling me to enjoy the quiet and cool temperatures. 

This weekend will be anything but typical. Today I am heading up to my mom's after I pick up Robby from school. Timmy and Rob will have to go to school at her house this week which is always a little stressful, but it will be worth it. On Wednesday my mom, my sister and I are heading to a Queen concert. I am so excited!

Because the concert is in the middle of the week I have to upend everybody's schedule in order to make it work. Both boys are fairly flexible and, while it is stressful for me to make sure that all of their supplies are packed, neither one of the boys will really care where they log in. I just have to make sure that I have everything printed and packed that they may need. 

Time to make some lists...