Jun. 30, 2008
The Narrow Gate
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The Narrow Gate - that's the name we chose for our homeschool. Aaron had picked Space Cowboy School from when he was in Kindergarten and now that Heidi is going into Kindergarten and we all wanted the cool homeschool ID cards from the homeschool buyers coop I thought we should come up with a name that Heidi would like as well and that reflected our homeschooling in general. I really had no thoughts in my head, was going to read a few verses from the Bible to get some inspiration and really just opened up to right there in Matthew. I read the kids the verse and gave them a brief explanation and they both said "Ya, Ya!" So The Narrow Gate homeschool is born. Now, if we can all stay on that path... I'm playing catch up. With our trip to the Netherlands for 3 months, Feb to May, we fell behind on some of our regular schedules. Granted we learned more from hands on and real living history lessons than we'd ever learn from a book. But I do want to cover, at least briefly touch on the things we missed in the Weaver (our curriculum) - insects and space and slavery. (Personally, I'm not sure why they tacked that on to the end of the year, but I guess I'll find out) And of course I want Aaron to finish his math (Singapore Math Primary 2B) Anyway, I know I can let these things slide but I keep getting a nagging feeling when I think about being behind. It's not the same nagging feeling as, Oh, I have dirty dishes in the sink that have been there for 3 days. Or, man that laundry is starting to stink. Or, The kids don't have any clean underwear, I should do something about it. No, this is a different nagging feeling, more like a gentle poking/prodding. I think it's God. I committed to do this - teach - and I am not keeping my end of the bargin. Sure it's summer, but I ordered and received last week my new curriculum for next school year. I'm so excited, I'm pouring over it ever night, planning and imagining all the things we'll do and the fun we'll have. Then I think back to TODAY and how I still have work to do. It's not like the kids would suffer - in fact, I know I've heard those famous childhood words, "I'm Bored" so this would certainly keep them a little busy. You know, I just realized where else the nagging voice is coming from - Derreck, my husband. I know he would just be so disappointed in me and feel I'm doing a disservice to the kids. That I may not agree with, but he is my husband, the head of our home and my Man! And I want to have this done - or at least much closer to being done! - when he comes home in now 18 days! Oh we can't wait to have Dad back! And I can't wait to have Husband back!! It will be 3 months and a few days that we've been apart when we finally do get to see him. I'm planning our 3 weeks together: First, he'll get home on a Friday. He wants dinner at Red Lobster. Saturday will be a sleep day. Sunday, Aaron is getting baptized and we will celebrate that and Derreck's homecoming after church. Then the rest of that week will be just mellow stuff since jet lag is the pits to get over. He can't wait to have his favorite foods. I was going to say American foods, but some of his favorites are Mexican and Italian! So there you go, 5000 miles away from home and what do you want to eat?! So I'll be making my Aunt Rosie's famous authentic Italian pizza, also Northern New Mexican Chicken Enchiladas. He wants his mom's chicken and dumplings (Yuck!!!!! No offense mom-in-law) And he wants a steak. They don't really eat much beef in NL. Lots of pork! After that first week he and I are going to Ruidoso to a bed and breakfast for 3 days. Mom-in-law will watch the kiddos. How nice and romantic. So out of character for he and I but 3 months apart will do that to you! Then after that I will have to put him to work. I want baseboards!
Our 3 weeks will be over way too soon and then it will only be 2 months before we can see him again. We're hoping and praying that he will be home to stay around Thanksgiving. Yea! |
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