Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Fifteen: A Busy Day

Joey was now three out of his terrible two’s, but still full, of laughter, mischievous, and sneaky. That morning the day after his birthday, the whole Davis family was hopping around, helping clean up, work on school, or even help people with school, since they all had a day off the day before because it was Joey’s birthday. Isaac was very behind in his school, so were Samuel and Evelyn. 12:00 was lunch break so they ate lunch, and went outside to chase each other around, but not to catch leaves this time, because all the leaves had fallen and the trees were bare. But they still had a fun time chasing, munching on apples, and climbing trees. Sarah read her book or wrote in her journal while eating an apple up in a tree, which she enjoyed very much.

“Come on up with me, Evelyn!” she called from above.

“Okay!” Evelyn called back, and started to climb up the tree.

After a little while, Mama came outside holding Charlotte, and said, “I’m going to the store to get Jack some new socks. Could you babysit, Evelyn?”

“Sure. Who are you taking?” asked Evelyn, jumping off the tree.

“Only Charlotte.”

“Alright,” said Evelyn. And Mama said, “Thank you,” with a smile, and left. She hurried because there were so many things she had to at home: clean the houses, change bed sheets, wash dishes, cook dinner, dust the shelves, wash cloths, and on top of that she had to try to calm down the little ones. But she was always thankful for all the big kids that would help.

So she was back from the store in about twenty minutes. And, of course, socks weren’t the only things she bought. She also bought laundry detergent, tissues, and shirts. When she came home she put all the shopping bags on the table and took out all the items she bought, and set them all on the table. And with that she set on all the work she had to do.

Soon, Samuel came inside to ask if he could help with something. And she answered, “Yes, of course, thank you.”

“It’s nothing. What do you want me to do first?”

Mama smiled and said, “Start with putting those items away over there, please.” And he obediently put them away.

“Did you finish you’re school yet, Samuel?” Mama asked him while she swept the floor. He then looked guilty.

“No.” he said, embarrassed, with a red face.

“Go finish it after you finish putting those things away.” She sighed.

“Okay.” and hurried up.

Mama smiled, to hear her son escaping from school. And she burst out laughing, she couldn’t help it. Samuel knew why she laughed, and put on a half smile, then quickly started doing his work again.

All the rest of that day Mama was up and around with no rest or even sitting down. She was hopping around doing all she had to do, and tried not to hurt herself and didn’t do it too fast.

That day, she had a check- up doctor’s appointment she had to do with Sarah, she forgot. And after she tidied up the best she could, she had to get out of the house again.

After the half an hour she had with the doctor and Sarah, she knew this was the busiest day of her life. And when she came home, she had to cook dinner. Even though this was a very busy day indeed, she did not care, she still loved working for her family, and keeping them safe, keeping them happy, and giving them love and care. And she always kept her temper, (well, sometimes at least). But she still tried, and I’ve got to say, she did a great job.

After a little while, Evelyn came in and said, “Are you okay? You look tired.”

“I am just tired and a little overwhelmed.” Mama said, with a weak smile.

“Well, I see why you are. After all, it was a busy day.” Then with Mama’s free arm, she hugged her oldest daughter tightly.