Wac-a-Mole

I thrive on having a big, long list of things to do and neatly checking them off as I go. The problem is, the list won't hold still. The things on my list, instead of standing there in an orderly single-file line, act more like they're in a crack-enhanced game of Wac-a-Mole. No sooner do I start one task than another one pops up. I just try to beat down as many of those little moles as I can. Here's a sample from today's list: Mission accomplished: semi-healthy after-school snack (whole-grain waffle, blueberries and Breyer's Vanilla) consumed by everyone. (Even Jakey...sans blueberries, of course!)
Mission in progress: Apricot nectar, aka "runny nose medicine," bought at Bowman's case lot sale, brought in the house, waiting to be taken to the storage room. So far, no takers on making 10 trips to the basement and risking a broken toe in the process. You know you're going to drop one of those suckers.
Mission overaccomplished: I cannot be trusted to broil things while helping kids with homework, practicing and "getting another drink." Why do I think I can? My attention span didn't even last long enough to set the timer after I popped the bread in the oven.

I'll tell you one thing, I'm just thankful for the list. I know something is wrong with me because downtime makes me crazy unless I'm sitting right next to a calming body of water. For today, like every day, I'll roll my unfinished tasks over to tomorrow, just like phone minutes. There are only three things that have to be finished every day, no rollovers: getting to lessons on time, homework and practicing. The rest is just Wac-a-Mole. You can't win those carnival games, you know. But it's fun to try!