Be prepared.

Here we are again, term time and off we go!

Weekends are for preparation! The house gets a top to bottom once over; the washing is done and ironed, work clothes are hanging in order (trousers, blouse, bra, knickers and socks on the outside, on a hanger) for each day of the week. There are 13 lessons on my memory stick, the faculty review has been written and there are 10 meals in the freezer, that just need to be defrosted and heated when I stagger in the door after six each evening.

Today, I roasted a chicken and made: 4 roast dinners, 2 for today and 2 to be reheated tomorrow when we get home, and one chicken and vegetable pie from the leftovers. There are two cottage pies, two veggie lasagnes and a Tupperware box full of lentil and vegetable soup made from the chicken bone stock.

My school bag is packed by the door, the sandwiches are in the fridge and our flasks are stood by the kettle. Planning with boy scout precision and I stand a chance of having some time to myself when I get home in the evenings. I also keep a well stocked pantry and freezer so I will not have to shop for an age, giving me more time to myself next weekend too. Oh! and I never have less than 24 loo rolls in the cupboard......just in case!

It's all in the preparation!