We are coming to an end of the summer for our family. Damon goes back to school this next week. I am sad that the 2 months we look so forward to are coming to an end. I am also happy that my family will be back on a schedule again that is much more predictable. We need the predictabitily as much as we need the break.
This year, we are trying new things. We will not be cooping this year. This is bittersweet for us. We have many friends who are near and dear to us at our homeschool coop. We do not know what it is like to school without a coop. We have been involved with one since Autumn was in 2nd grade. That was 7 years ago. Sometimes Autumn and I start to wallow in the sadness of taking a break but I quickly remind her and myself that we can see this an as adventure for our family. A year to try things that we have not had the chance to try before because of time. This is a year to be a family that dosen't have LOTS of extra commitments. I really don't know what this is like. By personality, I am always doing something. Commitment and busy are my two middle names. But this year, I want my middle name to be FUN and LOVING. I want to take the time to ENJOY my family. I want to notice the little things that I so often miss. I want to watch my 3 year old learn his alphabet, read books to him, play hide and go seek, go for walks. I want to listen with a full ear to my teenage daughter. All of her thoughts, feelings and observations about life. I want to take the time to understand my 9 year old. She is my tough nut to crack. I want to take her on the dates that she always asks if she can go on with me. Just little dates like to the Hallmark store to look at Webkinz or for a Frosty at Wendy's.
I have done these things with my children but sometimes it is more out of feeling like I should instead of enjoying every minute that the Lord has given me with each of my children. There is a power in motherhood. It is the power we have to mold hearts and minds for the Lord. To talk about the importance of family and instill our values. I believe the small things or the times that don't seem like a big deal are the times when we can make the most memorable and the largest impact on our kids lives.
This year is my year for focusing on FAMILY TIME.
On Break
6 years ago
