Day 2453. This day was a holiday, and it was also my 53rd birthday and a busy day of teaching for me. My first student was at 11 am, so I had set my alarm for 10:30 am. I was hoping that the kids would let me sleep as a birthday gift but Tammy came and woke me up because she wanted something one time.

Day 2452. On Monday I had an 11 am student so my third alarm was set for 10:30 am. I taught until noon, then went to the kitchen to get lunch ready for Randy and me. At 1 pm Randy left to pick up Tammy and Emmy, while I left at 1:30 to pick up Sammy.

Day 2449. I usually teach at 10 am on Friday but not this Friday. After two early mornings I was thankful that I only had to get up at 11 am to teach at 11:30 am. At 12 pm Randy left to pick up Tammy and Emmy, while I left right after having finished teaching. By 1 pm Sammy and I were back home.