Rules

Trevor brought home a pile of graded papers. The grades were great so we went to Dennies. Trevor ordered the double cheese burger with onion rings and chicken noodle soup with a bottomless glass of pop. It was just the two of us. Trevor offered to include Riley, but Riley opted to stay home with his dad.

Tom and Riley watch that "70s Show". OK, girlfriend who sent that to me, its not pot that is dangerous and addictive, it's the show itself. Tom thinks he is Red, the father. He has start calling the boys by new nicknames. He is enjoying it way too much. I called bed time for the boys and it was at least 3 more episodes and 11:00 pm before the TV was turned off. Trevor went to bed. He still has school the next day, but I think Tom was enjoying hearing Riley roar with laughter. He didn't want it to stop.

My Dad was addicted to the PG Wodehouse BBC series about Birdie Wooster. Birdie was a wealthy and connected bachelor who's sole purpose in life was to date beautiful women and never get married. His butler would cover for him as needed. I think we will get that series off Netflicks also. Once we finish seasons 1 through 8 of That 70's show. Unless the boys want to start over at the beginning season, again. Season one is still my personal favorite.

Riley has gotten into the study routine. His teacher is figuring him out and Riley is enjoying the sessions. She is also teaching him some good habits. At school, teachers are sometimes more forgiving about mistakes. They have so many students to grade that they often overlook sloppy writing. Now Riley has a teacher whose sole purpose is to teach just him. Her expectations are higher as a result. Riley's math papers are looking cleaner and tidier, with the problem rewritten and work shown clearly.

Already I can see this tutoring will be beneficial to Riley. The teacher also said she would be willing to work through the summer, privately, if we would like to continue. I am thinking of grabbing her for Trevor also this summer. She has a fountain of patience and a peaceful calm personality. I even vacuumed this morning to give her a good impression when she arrived.
White carpet is a pain.

Riley had diarea last night. Tom was all concerned. He thought I should call the doctor and see if everything was all right. I told him not to worry. Riley had eaten a full half of a delicious blueberry pie, himself, personally. With that many berries a little diarea was to be expected. The crust was Divine too. A friend had dropped off the dessert and a dinner just for Tom since we hadn't saved him any the other night. I am grateful it was labeled "Just for Tom". It would not have made it to him otherwise. Tom licked the bowl clean. The boys sat and watched as the food disappeared. Luckily Trevor had eaten his big Dennies dinner, but even after half a pie, Riley eyed his father's dinner inquiringly.

We are supposed to be fed and ready when the tutor arrives, so Riley eats at 11:00. He is hungry again by 1:00 and usually getting another meal ready as the doorbell rings. The tutor has been totally understanding as Riley eats his way through the first part of the session. I serve her tea, and yesterday she got a small slice of the blueberry pie before she left. That was the start of the pie's demise. Its totally gone now.

Riley is gaining weight, but he was so skinny to begin with that he carries it well on his slender frame. He lost some weight in the hospital so it is good to see him put a little on. Besides, next week those cravings should fade with the end of the steroids. If the food keeps coming though, who knows. He may have just been skinny because I can burn cheese sandwiches.