Why plan?

I plan. I love to plan. I get all the books ready, and I get mentally set up to get this year of school started. I got my routine (how else could I accomplish this task with four kids?). I picked a start date that would allow us time to get away in the fall. I have it all planned. Then God steps in and gently shows me that His plans are not always my plans, and His ways are not (ever) my ways!

I got Monday and Tuesday of school in. Everyone was fed and dressed and ready to begin by 9 (this might be one of the only times that comment is made this school year - mostly because I hate mornings and have been blessed to be in a family that loves mornings!). These are the easy days. Not a lot of new, just a lot of review.

Then my hubby surprised me with an anniversary get away.
No Wednesday class.

Then my sister fell off her horse and ended up in the hospital with a concussion, but she has no memory of what happen, so with my parents out of the country, my brother and I sat with her in the hospital today.
No Thursday class.

Tomorrow isn't looking good either.

Is it bad to take a mental health day on the 5th day of school, especially when you've only technically taught 2 of the last 4 days????

Ohhhh...this is going to be a LONG year!