Seriously and possibly, expensively BROKE down!!!!
As well as having the traumatic experience of being on my own at night on a foggy evening and on an in-the-middle-of NOWHERE country road when it happened the first time, we also have to deal the fact that we now live miles from anywhere and 3 miles from school.
It is the worst week to happen as I have some important places to be this week and they might all have to be postponed.
BUT....
..it has given me a chance over the last couple of days, to do an experiment I have been pondering since the year started.
What would happen if I gave my children my complete, undivided attention???
Obviously a messy house is the down side but WOW, what an eye-opener.
I am blessed to have great kids but this complete concentration on them has brought about unusual events.
No arguments.
Every one got dressed without being nagged-AT ALL.
Marissa spilt some milkshake powder, went to the cupboard, got the dustpan and brush, swept it up and put it in the bin. I hadn't said a word.
Nathan got up and made everyone breakfast while I was in the shower, without being asked.
JJ's speech and understanding has improved DRAMATICALLY in just 2 days.
And Elise hasn't complained about spelling practise, and they have all wanted to help each other more.
And on top of all that the smiles, cuddles and laughter is giving me heartburn, the love is so strong round here. The thoughts of home-schooling are getting stronger too.
I know I can't physically do this everyday, but I know I can do it a lot more often than I have been doing it.
My children deserve this sort of attention more and for that, I am glad about the silly car.
1 comment:
What a great blog. I love the fact you have 'hearthburn'. I'm sure it won't be like that every day if you decide to do the home schooling full time. But I also think the good days will far out way the bad. I know what ever you decide it will be best for you and your family and that's what matters xxxxxx
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