John studying with Dave I am not sure what prompted me to think about this, but last week I was thinking about what it may feel like when John goes off to kindergarten. I have heard many moms lament that they are excited for their children to move into the school years, but at the same time they miss their presence at home during the day. I am sure I will feel these emotions, but I think that my main concern will be: did I give John all the tools he needs to do well in the school environment? Was it worth it for me to stay home during his early years, or did I just go through the motions with him each day without really investing in him and enabling him to do well in kindergarten and beyond? I don't want to just be meeting his physical needs each day, as well as keeping him occupied just to pass the time. I want to be sure I am being intentional in what I am saying and doing with him, not so much academically but in the spiritual and social relm. That doesn't mean that I become a walking bible narorator or something, but I am going to make a concerted effort to be intentional each day, remembering that God tells us that we will reap what we sow. Oh Father, please help me to sow Your good seeds in John and in Adam (the name we picked for #2).
Are you enjoying the Olympics? I am. I am totally a sucker for those pretty shots of Vancouver and Canada in general. When can we go there for a vacation???? So pretty. Ashlee I know it is cold and I am right there with you in hating the cold, but maybe a summer holiday is in order (some day). I also feel that it was way inappropriate for NBC to show the video of that Georgian luger's death. How sad for his family and friends. I feel like it is all just a ratings ploy.
I had an ultrasound of my gallbladder last week and it is showing no stones and not really any sludge. That is weird because I tell you folks I am not making this pain up!
Cheers!
3 comments:
I am CERTAIN that you're giving John the tools he needs to be successful in school! You're a wonderful momma! You're welcome to come visit anytime. Canada is even more beautiful in the summer and we have about 18 hours of daylight so plenty of time to look around and explore :)
The biggest part of parenting really begins when they start school. We John leaves for the first time the hardest part will begin. You will have to retrain, erase some of the stuff they bring home and then explain why things aren't fair, why people are mean, why some people are different. Its still an awesome experience but it just gets more complicated. Think of our current culture and think about Rebecca being 10. Wow..tough!
I love the shots of Canada too! It seems so beautiful there!
Just look at the picture of John...how can he not be the smartest guy in the class already. I think you will be surprised by how he flourishes with other children (this is coming from my teaching classes I took in college).
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