Division of Labor

I knew that being retired would free up both my and Heidi's weekends and afternoons simply by virtue of the fact that I would have time to run errands and do chores while she was at work. And that's been true. 

And although I'm fond of pointing out that when you're retired, it seems possible to do every chore and errand you ever wanted and still have plenty of time to be bored, it's only taken two days back at full-time work to feel that time crunch again. In addition to being away from the house 9 or so hours a day, we also have plans this weekend, and Ive got my eye on the weather to pick a day or two I can get some work done in the garden after school.

That's why I dropped Heidi off at home this afternoon around 4:30 and headed straight back out to get a few essentials for her. It really wasn't a hardship, and it gave her a little extra time to spend walking Lucy, something I know she treasures.