Suga Mama on life with Chocolate Droplets
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Aug. 8, 2006
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Living my Dream
We
have been having some really great home school days! As you know we are
using Sonlight for history, language arts (for the most part) and
science. In fear of boredom and wanting to shake things up a bit, I
jumped ahead and began learning about Ancient China.
I got some really great books from the library. One is called Ancient Science
by Jim Wiese. We have done all kinds of ancient Chinese lessons like
building kites, making "gun powder" and a magnitized compass and
ice cream. Tomorrow we make our own paper (paper mache).
We've read about Ancient Chinese life through good books like The Magic
School Bus and Growing Up in Ancient China. A blanket on the
front yard in the shade has become a favorite in enjoying these books.
Yesterday they flew their kites up and down the grass. It really made
me thankful for the opportunity to be home with them and to learn right
along with them.
Today we weren't supposed to do school, but
we had a few extra things to finish up before our two week break next
week. A good friend called and asked me to keep 4 out of 5 of her
babies for her. (Check her out at her blog)
So in a flash, I had an instant "big family" for a few hours. In total
I had 8 children ages 8,7,6,6,4,3,20 months and 11 months. As you might
imagine the youngest 2 were the busiest and the hardest to manage, just
because of what their ages demand. The older ones were great. I called
everyone into the foyer as I stood on the steps and gave instructions
on where to play and when lunch was to be served. They understood and
went to play. They set the table and cleared it. It really wasn't a big
deal.
AAhhhhhh to live my dream for 2-3 hours today felt good.
It really felt good to have a house full of children ... busy... very
busy, but good. I know this is not for everyone, but I really believe
that God may have meant it for me. This is what I've always wanted, even as a young girl. I can't remember ever not wanting it.
So, we'll see. I have no idea what God has planned for us in terms of
more children, but I am learning to be content with whatever (whom
ever) He gives us.
What's YOUR dream? Have you lived it? Are you working towards it?
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