Multi-tasking

Tonight, in a little over 45 minutes, I--

Supervised preschool homework
Helped with corrections to second grade homework
Addressed a homework-related meltdown
Cooked dinner
Set the table
Helped a 4-year-old take two trash cans to the curb
Listened to a second grader reader for his required 20 minutes
Cleaned wax out of four ears
Supervised two 4-year-olds taking a shower at different times
Combed tangles out of wet hair
Solved a word scramble (designed by second grader as part of his homework)
Signed required forms for elementary school
Addressed many, many grievances
Wiped one butt