Enrichment Night

I know that many men wonder: What goes on at Enrichment? But I wonder if the women know what goes on at home while they are gone. This entry is for those who want—and dare—to know. What follows is a recap of how my daughters and I spent the most recent Enrichment Night while Mom was away.

6:00 PM Mom runs out the door; she has to get to the church to help set up.

6:05 PM Time to start dinner. It should be something healthy.

6:30 PM Time to clean up the kitchen. How about some nice music?

6:35 PM Cleaning can wait. Let’s rock! Ann immediately gets down with all-original moves. Sara seems reluctant. “Loud. Loud,” she complains.

“What’s wrong?” I ask, worried that this is the end of Rocktober Night. “Is the music too loud?”

“Loud.” Sara replies. “I like it!”

And then she joins in the wild rumpus for the next 15 minutes.

6:45 PM Someone calls on the phone:

"Sorry Paul," I say, "I’m hangin’ with my girls. Call back later."

6:50 PM After rocking and cleaning, we need and deserve a treat.

7:05 PM I wonder what’s going on in the backyard?


Nothing out of the ordinary. Oh well.

7:10 PM How about more great music? Turn it up so we can share with the neighbors.

7:45 PM Get ready for bed.

So there you have it: the typical Enrichment Night at home.