Little Women
• Apr. 30, 2007 - I think I figured out the "7 year slump"
(or 8 year, in my case--I guess I'm slow :) )
In the early years, I kept thinking--I'll get to that eventually-- oh, that looks really good--maybe next year we'll do more art--someday we'll have time for the Narnia unit study--foreign language can wait until next year--etc.
By the time we get to year 7 or 8, though, with our kids hitting 6th-8th grade, we finally realize--I am NOT going to get that wonderful thing done, EVER.
I am finding myself comparing more, looking through catalogs with a sinking heart, sighing wistfully over those great materials on my shelves and in my closets.
I am realizing I have to make a choice:
THIS is more important than THAT
Also, the character things that have bothered me for years, things like not getting my dishes done, or not making the kids finish X, are not getting any better. I have to finally learn those skills I never did very well at. *I* have to change, and I don't like that.
At the same time, my commitment has never been higher, and I am really learning to trust God more in this. He does have a plan here, not just for my kids, but also for me--for my growth and betterment. |
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• May. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Life sure is a journey of making lots of choices and trying to do what we can. Sometimes we can get unfocused and let things slide, but God always wakes us up and tells us to trust Him. He will change us! That's always the good news. Take care,
marie