Overscheduled

“When could you work me in?” 

“Well, she has a swim meet that day and won’t be done till late. He has soccer practice, then a music lesson.” 

“They stay busy.” 

“They do. Keeps them out of trouble.” 

“I’m flexible, time wise.” 

“I know but they’re not.” 

“Do they ever have free time?” 

“Very little. The extracurriculars are almost like a full time job. Then there’s homework. Whenever they have a free moment, they fall asleep.” 

“Would another day work better? 

“Not really. We hardly see them ourselves.” 

“Remind me what grades they’re in.” 

“He’s in kindergarten. She’s in third grade.”