Why can't I seem to get all my ducks in a row?

Everytime I get caught up on something or get something organized, I realize that I have been neglecting something or forgot to do something? Anyone else have this happen? I get everything organized this morning (lunches, notes, etc)and forget Mackenzie needs her slip and money for Doughnets with Dad for next week. We are already in the car when I remember. I have to run back in the house, get the form, round up the money, find an envelope. Locate everything and run back to the car, fill out the form will driving (safe, I know), tell Mackenzie to put everything in the envelope and lick it shut. Of course it won't lick shut so stuff it into itself. Good thing Mackenzie missed the bus this morning or she would not have had her slip and money for Doughnuts with Dad day next week and she would be sad. Good thing I did remember even if I was running around like mad this morning. All this because we went to a presentation at school last night on discipline. They provided care for the kids. RJ and I had a date. Just kidding. The speaker was great and we left with some very good ideas. But, on the way home the car was making a very loud strange sound and we had to stop get some fluid for it. Also we promised Mackenzie ice cream because she got all of her spelling words right on her test last week!!! YEAH!!! It was after 9 when we got home. Dominic went to bed right away. Poor thing. He is usually down by 7:30. He had great fun with all the kids though and did not fuss about being tired. Mackenzie still had to eat her ice cream and get to bed. She is so pokey sometimes. She could not get up this morning. Hence, the reason she missed the bus. We are going out of town for a Halloween party with friends this weekend. I am looking forward to it. We are only going to be gone over night, but I so need a break from reality. This will be great.