So maybe I’ve got an idea or two rolling around now…
If we follow along with Ambleside, and add some kind of non-obtrusive, small-but-capable printer to the shopping list to print the stories out upon, we may have a spine.
I think I’ve decided to stay with Singapore for Math. Need books all around for that.
The art supplies all need refurbishing and we definitely need to get back to nature study. Art and music happen easily.
Some friends suggested the kids start a business and that sounds like a cool idea.
Basically, the answer to prayer I received was “it’s not about how to do less, but MORE.” So, with that, and still while trying to figure out exactly what all that can mean, I”m going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, getting dressed early, taking over morning chores before the kids get up, and hoping to have my “game face” on before they are at the breakfast table. I need to quit trying to multi-task and start being in each moment more. Scheduled times for writing, painting, working, etc.
I also need to take care of “me” better. Maybe end the year-long date fast dh and I have tried to cope with. And find some time for scrapbooking again. Some kind of break out, even if it’s just to grocery shop alone.
It’s a start anyway. Burn out happens but as we learn from our wood stove daily, another fire can be built.
