8:45 a.m.: Stuff all three kids in van, drive Eva to junior pre-K, bring other two back home.
9:45 a.m.: Put Anna back in van, drive Tyler to playgroup.
11:15 a.m.: Drive Tyler from playgroup to afternoon pre-K.
12 noon: Pick up Eva; bring both girls back home.
2:00 p.m.: Pack both girls back in van, pick Tyler up from school, bring everyone home again.
2:15 p.m.: Slash my own tires so I’ll never have to drive another mile again.
2:30 p.m.: Ask the children what they want to do next.
Their response: “Let’s play in the van!”