"/>When I read about Katharine's new Thursday is for Simple Things, I absolutely loved the idea. Our world tends to be way too crazy busy and I know that I am guilty of focusing on the problematic parts of my days and ignoring the everyday blessings that are the things on which I should be focusing (Philippians 4:8). So today, I am going to share one of my most favorite simple things. When you finish reading this post, I hope you'll take a moment to visit Katharine and maybe even join in with your own simple thing.
Nothing reminds me more quickly of why I love homeschooling than my time with the kids in the morning. It doesn't happen every morning, but on a fairly regular basis one or more of my children will end up on my bed as I wake up D (who still sleeps with us on a regular basis). Now, D is my very best cuddler ... this child loves to be held, hugged, and snuggled in just about any setting. And, I love to be the one holding, hugging, and snuggling him any chance I get, so I take advantage of his sleepy times in the morning and cuddle with him on my bed. As soon as the other two realize what is happening, they almost always come join in the fun. At this point the cuddling usually turns into a time of tickling and giggling and pillow-fighting. I love this time because the children all love it and it rarely ends in any kind of argument until I tell them that we must stop and get on with the day.
On the surface, there is nothing profound about this time together, but in a way that I cannot completely explain, this time is the fuel that I need to get through the frustrating times in the day when one kid or the other doesn't want to do their work or they are fighting or someone (often me) has a bad attitude. I am so often reminded of how quickly these children are growing up and I am so thankful for these few moments every once in a while that help me to relax and enjoy homeschooling and, I think, allow the kids to relax and just enjoy being a family.
So, what about you? What are the simple things that you are thankful for this week?
4 comments:
What a beautiful simple thing to be thankful for, and what a wonderful way to start the day!
Thanks for joining us today! Blessings!
Simply precious! Thanks for the reminder!
Actually, I do think this is quite profound. Yesterday, when I was asking my "burnout" questions, I found myself reflecting over precious times like these that we have, that never happened unless it was Saturday (and sometimes not even then) before we homeschooled. It is a very good thing to reflect on simple joys!
jennifer, I left you an award on my blog this week...check it out! Donna
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