This week I had reasons to slow down and consider my ways. I listened to a helpful podcast on three ways to make the complex role of mother more focused on what matters most to me. I wrote out an ideal day and a simpler version for hard-not-so-ideal days.
My morning routine:
Kneel to pray
Nourish my spirit
Exercise
Ideally I'd have an hour to do this, but on a simple day I will shorten it all 15 minutes.
Our morning school routine:
breakfast/devotional
Math lesson
William's studio hour for computer, logic, music, art
Language Art lesson
Winona's studio hour for reading, writing, copywork
Read aloud and note taking of literature, history and/or science
On ideal days our mornings have four hours on simple days we shorten it to two hours.
Afternoons vary with each day having its own steady thing.
Gymdance
Orchestra
Swimming
Cello lesson
Nature journaling
Labs
Art project
Tea party
Library
Gavel club
Highlights:
Kind friends helping with meals, listening and advice
Caroline's birthday joy!
Getting outside and seeing a lively blue bird
Making Valentine's boxes and treats for friends
Writing an essay on aspects of our education
A consistent bedtime routine and trying lots of strategies for better sleep
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