Getting to School

On days I travel and when Gervais has practice, we rely on our village to get Christopher to school.

Previous trips, Christopher spent the night with my parents. The sleepover at their house ensures structure, a good hot dinner, early to bed and a nice breakfast. I also know homework will be completed. My dad probably errs on a bit too much information if it is social studies, but hey, more is better than none. To get Christopher to school in the morning does require an earlier start and puts my parents out of their way driving him over closer to our house.

So this trip, because he asked and it worked out, Christopher spent the night at his friend's house. They are earlier risers and eat breakfast so for that I felt good. The homework part and going to bed early . . . not so sure.

As Christopher walked home yesterday, he called to check in as he does every day. He said, "We're going to Dave and Busters tonight." What!? A school night!? My reply, "Do you have homework." He said in return, "No, just spelling and that isn't due until Friday." I took a deep breath and told him to have a good evening.

Since this was a favor, I figured I had little control over dinner, but prayed that the game night would not happen. When I called Christopher that night, he said they didn't go and were getting ready for bed. Whew.

Today, he said they got up early and were ready by 7:10 a.m. That may be a challenge to my parents. I don't know if he's ready that early at their house!

For now, we have two options. Friend and grandparents. Nice to have choices. With each trip, we'll choose carefully.