Not so excited about this year, but we've begun anyway. I set the bar low for today - get math done, and I'll be happy.
We started with cherry-almond scones for breakfast (because I ran out of yeast for the cinnamon rolls that the kids wanted). And the kids filled out their First Day of School Questionnaires and then went to weigh themselves and see how much they'd grown in the last year. And of course, we headed outside for a few first day of school pictures (see the blog header).
Well, we eventually got our math done and some other things as well. But just as I should have expected, the real learning came at lunchtime. I know-know-know that learning isn't restricted to "school hours" and yet it seems I need a good reminder every now and then. The kids really are learning much more when I'm not trying so hard to teach them.
Best question of the day: So, Mom, how do we know that God really is true and not made up?
Thunk. (That's me falling out of my chair.)
Deep breath.
Pick myself up off the floor.
And dive in.
We had a good conversation after I recovered my wits. And to my surprise, I wasn't the first one answering his question. Hearing his brother strongly respond was even better than hearing the question in the first place. Love those discussions!
Yeah, we've got a lot of tweaking to do on our new routine, but we'll get there. And there will be harder days and easier days and sick days and meltdowns (me, probably). But that's all part of the process, and it's in this process that we have countless opportunities to glorify God as we seek to know Him and His creation more. That's why we're doing this, after all.
No comments:
Post a Comment