She drops James at James Monroe High School, then leaves Kathryn Anne at child care before getting to work at the old Walker Grant by 8. At 4 p.m., I turn back into a mom, Barbara McGinniss said. That s when the shuttle picks up speed. On alternate weeks, Barbara McGinniss volunteers there as a parent helper. James plays junior varsity baseball at school until 6 every day, and Michael is on an ice-hockey team that practices in Reston on Wednesdays.
Dinner is one of the few times they all get together.
Whichever parent gets home first starts cooking. Sometimes, dinner preparation is quicker than others. Pasta is a great standby, Barbara McGinniss said. We do more home cooking on the weekends and in summer time. The boys set and clear the table.