Jul. 21, 2008 - Mondays On Mothering -- The Endless Why
I have had little ones who asked why before. I am on my fourth toddler; so you might think I have experienced the endless why before. I vaguely remember my oldest going through a "why" phase. I honestly don't think my two middle children ever did. Maybe they pestered my oldest! My current two year old has perfected The Endless Why. Every answer receives another why! It just goes on and on; and he is only two. Can I tell you a secret though? I love those whys! I really do. I have purposed in my heart that I am going to enjoy this little one. He may very well be my last baby, my last toddler; and I am trying more then ever to savor every moment. I'm not saying I never get frustrated after fifteenth why in a row; but I am trying to be characterized as the Mom who willingly gives answers with a smile. Maybe two months from now I will be singing a different tune :). For now, I am enjoying these whys while they last.
What do you love about mothering your children? Whatever it is, I hope you will share something this week. Monday is a great time to focus on the joys of mothering don't you think?
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I love the whys too? I also love the questions. I remember my daughter last summer asking me do you like butterflies? Of course I do I said. She say oh I love butterflies. They appreciate all the little things while we rush by.
The endless why stage began to grate on my nerves after a while. (Not at first though. I think the why stage is still going on here.) My poor children were both masters at this. Of course, it is sweet that they have such natural curiousity, but sometimes I think my kids wanted to know to much. : )
Pam
Just so I am doing this right. This is the Amy that wants off of FIRST, but stay on Non~FIRST and Wild Card. Right? I don't want to remove the wrong link. Please let me know if this is or isn't the right one. :-O
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
