I guess it is fitting that winter has begun. A season where things are dead, dormant, and transitioning to new life. In a few weeks the kids will be going back to public school and it is bittersweet. I have loved homeschooling and it has been wonderful for us as a family. But, we have finally settled onto a wonderful farm not far from Houston, and the kids have the opportunity to go to small rural school. They are such social buggers! And have really missed being a part of a school community. I am excited for them, but am already grieving the loss of complete family freedom. The freedom to go where we want and when we want. To spend an entire day on one subject. To see them playing amidst the trees and creeks....in the middle of the day!
This new season brings opportunity as well. A chance for them to grow new friendships and bonds. Experience new experiences. To grow and mature. A chance for me to hone some craft projects I have put on the back burner and even progress in new pastures. It is exciting and scary and the right thing at this moment.
So, I lay down the mantle of "homeschooler," pick up the cloak of "afterschooler," and embark on a new adventure!
so incredibly glad you put the work into getting this transferred and going again. i am relishing in this first post and can't wait until the boys go down and i can read the archives. thank you so much for sharing your life and your heart, richelle!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blog! And a fresh start. ((hugs)) I hope you never stop posting at TWTM.
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