Apr. 22, 2008 - What My Day Would Be Like If I Were the Perfect Homeschool Mom
I would wake up every morning at dawn to the sound of birds singing. Occasionally, the birds and other small critters would help me make my bed.
Then I would proceed to have a wonderful and fulfilling quiet time with the Lord. Deep meditative prayer and Bible study would last for over an hour. I would come away refreshed and refueled for the busy day ahead.
The critters would return to help me awaken the sleeping children, who happily rise from their slumber, to get dressed. They would immediately come to me with a "Good morning, Mommy! I love you. I cannot wait to start another day of our wonderful homeschool together." With a light kiss on the cheek, they would eagerly start their morning chores.
I would begin a load of laundry, while one of the children would put the finishing touches on a wholesome and nutritious breakfast. After we say our meal prayers, we would eat our breakfast and discuss all the wonderful subjects we had learned about during school time yesterday. They would each remember all the topics I had taught them, and thoughtfully add their own opinions to the conversation.
After breakfast dishes are cleared and washed, we would all plan for our morning exercise. Mom would put on her walking shoes and the kids would excitedly grab their bikes or scooters. After donning the helmets and safety pads, we would all head toward the bike path. Spending an hour in rejuvenating exercise is just one of the many positive routines we have set up, and today is no exception.
When we return home, everyone smiling and glowing with the flushed cheeks of energized health, we would grab some water to refresh our dehydrated bodies. Did I mention that Mom doesn't sweat, so she only needs to wipe the light glisten from her forehead and cheeks?
School starts with prayers of thankfulness to the Lord for the abundant blessings He has bestowed upon us. We quickly move to math time, where multi-digit multiplication is a breeze for both students. Once the practice problems are mastered, we move into a fun game reviewing the same skill.
We are all famished, so a quick and healthy lunch is provided, via Mom's excellent cooking skills.
History is exciting and full of adventure, as we move through our chronological study. We are thoroughly enjoying our current living book, and the kids easily narrate back to me what they have just heard. After a quick Homeschool in the Woods lapbook project on our topic, all done with immaculate handwriting, we move to science.
Jeannie Fulbright never knew that my budding scientists could so easily understand Zoology 1. All the notebooking projects are completed joyfully. I have all the necessary items on hand to complete the experiments, and there are birds just hanging around to be studied. The crown, rump, and mandibles of each are all thoroughly inspected. The kids eagerly jot down sketches and diagrams into their nature study books.
Reading time is exciting and the kids race to pick up their books, as they were left with a cliffhanger from the day before. Mom is also able to get in a few chapters of her newest Ruth Beechick or Charlotte Mason book.
Mom heads off to start another gourmet dinner before Dad gets home from work. I only wish that I had finished those specialty Chinese cooking classes last month...
Once Dad is home, everyone greets him at the door with a large smile, and of course, a kiss from Mom. He quickly showers and meets us all patiently awaiting him around the dinner table. The table is set and the food is hot. We all pray a blessing over the food, thanking God for another wonderful day. We dig into great food and better conversation. History and science lessons are narrated back to Dad in a desire to share with him the new knowledge gained that day.
After dinner, we would enjoy a guilt-free but fantastic dessert. Time spent together playing the family's favorite board game is the preface to a family devotion time. Dad reads from the Bible storybook I recently purchased at the local homeschool convention. Mom reads from one of her newest Lamplighter books, full of great characters that make wonderful virtuous choices. The kids listen with keen interest, pondering the characters' choices and determine to follow in their footsteps.
After the last word of the chapter is read, the kids yawningly stroll off to bed, ready to get cozy under their covers. With prayers and goodnight kisses, the kids are tucked in and wished "Sweet Dreams".
Dad and I spend an hour or two enjoying each other's company reminiscing about the day and talking about the future. We read the next chapter in our Dave Ramsey book, as we continue this journey to becoming debt free. I move to the computer to check my e-mails for the day, then it is time to change into my comfy pj's.
As I climb into bed for the night, I reach over and grab my thankful book. Writing down all the blessings from the day, I lay it down, turn off the light, and drift fast asleep.
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This is from the imagination of one who has a goal to be such a great homeschool mom where most of what happens in this story is true--but mostly the great character of the family!
Comments
Apr. 22, 2008 - Wake Up Molly!
Posted by meandmyhouse
It's nice to dream though, right?
I notice your only computer time is a quick check of emails right before bed. :-)
And what happened to your business? Or did I miss that in there?
But God is GREAT - and He does give us tastes of those things - usually not many more than one of them at a time though. :-)
Apr. 22, 2008 - Cinderella Has Nothing on Me...
Posted by indexcards
Yes, one check of the e-mails. That in itself is a dream sequence. LOL!
Oh, and the business would be self-sufficient and make lots of money! :O)
God is soooo good, I know He is working with my character this very moment.
Apr. 23, 2008 - Dream Mom
Posted by MaliaR
Oh if I could have a few days like that. I could really use them right now!
Happy Homemaking!
Malia Russell
www.homemaking911.com
Apr. 23, 2008 - Yep -
Posted by meandmyhouse
Sounds like you have that dream down well. :-)
I, OTOH, would have plenty of time for writing and THINKING without neglecting the children - or my sleep :-) - in any way.
I'll take self-sufficient healthy meals and house-cleaning instead. :-)
Fun post.
Jun. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lisaquing
What? The coons and chipmunks don't help you with your household chores every day? Well, ok, I'll admit it; they don't help me either.
Thanks for a giggle!
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