The Recurring Question

It seems that most of my (adult) conversations are all going about the same way lately. Everyone seems to want to know HOW it is going- especially in light of cutting out nearly all of our extra-home activities.

The short answer is "fine."

The longer answer is that I am still convinced that the decision was Holy Spirit inspired and that He is enabling us to carry it out. I am relieved not to be driving around as much (I don't like driving around much, anyway!). The kids have yet to question why we aren't going anywhere that I thought they may miss. We don't feel like we are missing out on anything!

And the good answer, the one that I am MOST thankful for, is that I find myself being FUN again. I like to be a fun mom- not just a task-master, schedule-keeper. I love reading more books. Baking together. Taking time to go down the rabbit trails that always come up during school time. Playing outside.

Surely there are STILL not enough hours in my day. I want to explain that even without these activities I have not found myself to have any EXTRA time. No, not even time enough for all I still think we OUGHT to do. (It's kind of like a stay at home mom trying to explain that yes, she does work all day. I have more time, yes. . . but I'm still working hard all day.)

So, it is good.