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Today was the last day of summer. We went to a water park we had never been to before - fun, sun-burned and exhausted, we ended the day on the couch - wiped-out!
Today was the last day of summer. The last weekday my 12 year-old will be home with me - no longer a homeschooler, now a public school student. She is excited. I am excited for her, for myself - I am sad. I will miss her. Not only because she's great at chores and keeping an eye on the little ones, but she's always been my best friend. I know the dynamics of our relationship are about to change in a major way. I must trust God with these big changes in her life (and mine)!Today was the last day of summer. As we start a new homeschool program on Monday, my middle daughter will no longer feel the pressure of timed testing and performance based achievement that paralyzed her with fear and OCD symptoms. She will be free to learn in the style the fits her creative, artistic mind best.
Today was the last day of summer. Now my son will start a new baseball league that will challenge him. He needs that. I need him to have that. Something that will refine his arrogance to confidence and help him excel at a sport that he adores, that he can shine Jesus to others in making new friends.
Today was the last day of summer. My baby is no longer a baby, but a preschooler - ready to learn her ABCs and 123s. I pray I will have the patience to teach her and that she will have the self-control to sit still and listen - for at least a few minutes a day.
Today was the last day of summer and the first day of a new season in life - may God bless it as we seek to honor Him with our work, our attitudes and our family.
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Lots of changes for you. We sent three of our children to school last year after always homeschooling. It was actually a very wonderful experience. I hope your change will be just as good. Have a great school year. Blessings. Sara
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara! I'm glad it was a good experience for you - that is really encouraging!
DeleteVisiting from FMF! Sounds like a last great day before an exciting new season in your life. Sometimes I wonder if I should go back to homeschooling, but know for now God has a different plan. We will have one in middle school (first year - six grade!) and one in elementary school (first year without his sister - fourth grade)- and we love our kiddos' public schools. Praying this new season is blessed! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I love teaching my kids at home, however last year was rough and it's time to try some new things for all of us. I pray your family has a wonderful year as well!
DeleteHi Taryn! My daughter was my best friend too! I was just remembering this week how we would drive (well, I would drive!) to McDonalds on a Sunday night and get a cone. Then we'd just sit in the car and talk about nothing. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteYou are giving her wings, so that's great. She'll always be your little, best friend. My daughter is pregnant with her second and lives out of state. But she's still my friend, just like you will be too.
Have a great weekend!
Ceil
I love hearing about great mother/daughter relationships! Thanks for sharing Ceil!!
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