Problem: I worry that he 's going to be a bit of a recluse living all the way out there , but he has to come to the city a lot for work , and we told him he is always welcome to stay here if he does n't feel like going home . He 's not all that far from San Jose , so maybe Ryan C will pay him visits , too . Poor Ryan C was working all weekend . I feel bad for that guy . His job sounds crazy right now .

Why may the narrator 's friend be getting a visit from Ryan C ?

A: Ryan C lives in San Jose .

Problem: Are they running for the school bus or from the birds ? I look out my front window and there are black birds everywhere . They are lined up on the telephone wires . They are on my front lawn .

What seems to be creeping the narrator out ?

A: The black birds .

Problem: I am a firm believer in an early bedtime and a good nap every day . So , this week we have instituted a plan that we intend to stick by , but oh - my - god , it 's so hard ! We put him in his room , door closed and baby gate up , for nap time and bedtime .

Why is the plan difficult to implement ?

A:
The child does n't want to take a nap .