"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."    Michelangelo

Sorry, Mike. Right now, I would be happy to achieve my low mark. 

Here's a quick explanation of that seemingly pessimistic remark. Instead of starting of school with the expectation of running on all cylinders, I'm gradually implementing subjects and routines. My long term goals are lofty, but my short term has to do with getting myself out of bed before my 5 y. old human alarm clock.
 

That said, this semester is starting off better than any before because I'm giving myself a lot of grace. (I can hear hubby saying, "Maybe too much grace! )

Here’s what we’re working on:

1, After breakfast, morning routine of Bible, prayer & brief exercise.

2. Complete skills workbooks by lunch.

3. Use afternoons for daily DEAR, read alouds, and history. Eventually adding writing, science, hobbies, etc.

That’s not counting household routines I’d like to get in place.

So, that’s where we are. I’m so thankful for a supportive, gracious husband.

Thought my expectations of myself may be slow right now, my expectations of my God are not:

²²The LORD'S loving kindnesses indeed never cease,
            For His compassions never fail.
²³They are new every morning;
             Great is Your faithfulness.

 ²⁴"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
            "Therefore I have hope in Him." 

Lamentations 3:22-24 (NAS)

I have hope in Him, that
He who began a good work in me will continue it until Jesus returns.
 Thank You, Father God.

Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool

Don't you just love that fact that we CAN start slow. It is nice that starting school doesn't have to be so overwhelming. =-)

Have a great week!

Blessings,
Amy Beth <><