Stir Crazy

This is day 7 away from home.
According to CenterPoint Energy's new schedule, power should be restored to my neighborhood by Monday.
So, I'm stranded here, in Katy, at my bf's parent's house (good Lord, I use a lot of commas...and parentheses).
I've been trying to make myself grade, but I keep getting distracted by Disney specials, news updates, political commentary, the 3 books I'm trying to read simultaneously, my daughter, new snack ideas, and impromptu naps.
I need to get back to business. I need Houston to bounce back before I turn into a....who-knows-what.
As much as I hate to admit it, I like schedules. I find myself trying to map out my days in 55 minute increments. Teacher mode.

Today's schedule: (purposely NOT 55 min increments...trying to live on the edge here!)

9:00 - 10:00 - watch tv with Leila
10:00 - 10:30 - make and eat breakfast
10:30 - 11:35 - check emails, blog, etc.
11:35 - 12:35 - do something domestic (laundry, tidy up, etc)
12:40 - 1:30 - grade!
1:30 - 2:00 - make and eat lunch
2:00 - 3 ish - read and/or take nap
3:30 - 4:30 - take Leila to the park
4:40 - 6:00 - try not to be bored....perhaps try to do some lesson planning
rest of the evening - TBD

Sounds thrilling huh!
I must say that I do feel a little better having a schedule though...even though it's unlikely to bring me closer to self-actualization.

(shrugs)

UPDATE - 9/20/08

Lights!!
Electricity was restored Friday afternoon. I'm back at home now. I'm still a bit queasy after cleaning out the refrigerator. It was torture.