Day Care

So. 

What do you get when you combine ...

SEVEN children (four extra offspring from neighbor who recently broke clavicle in biking accident)

ONE mother who tends to get anxious, just between you-me-and-the-doorpost as my mother would say, about watching other people's kids, for fear that they will not be sufficiently entertained

FIVE minutes of morning prayer for the day with this dear friend

ONE helpful sister visiting on her Hahvahd spring break

EIGHT colors of Sculpey clay, good for an hour or more of intense artistic exploration

FIVE princess costumes

UNLIMITED divine grace 

and 

... once the sun finally triumphs over the rain ...

THREE playful chickens

and 

ONE tire swing???

Answer:

A surprisingly satisfying day.