Be Thou an Example

I have been having trouble home-schooling lately. I have thought a lot about why this is, and I have come to the conclusion that I am not being a very good example. I am reminded of the Thomas Jefferson Education statement, "You, not them" and structure time not content." I know that I get caught up in the everyday mundane parts of life and forget to slow down and create rather than just get through life.

I will do better by practicing piano for myself, just as I want you to do. I will soon be getting my own math books that will help me remember all the things I forgot from years past, and move on to things I never learned before. I will again read on my own, and look for reading opportunities with you as well. I dedicate the first half of the day to you, and the second half to my own learning. I go through spurts and lulls. Once I recognize the lull, I am responsible to pull myself out of it, and move into a high. May the Lord be with me as I rededicate myself to this awesome challenge of being a mother and teacher.