Even though we're a homeschooling family, we are very busy. That doesn't mean we're gone all the time, but it does mean that we have a schedule that we stick to in order to get everything done around here that needs to be done. The TV doesn't come on until later in the afternoon, if at all, and doesn't stay on for a long time. When I got up this morning, I quickly realized it would need to be an UN busy day. I felt weak, achy and nauseous. Once all the kids got up I realized that two year old Drew and 7 month old Natalie were also feeling under the weather. Natalie was snotty and both were very clingy.
After the older kids did their morning chores, I put the twins in their room as usual to play. We got started with school and after a short while I noticed it got really quiet in the twins room. That usually means that they've fallen asleep, which is what I don't want that early in the day. A quick peek confirmed what I suspected. Drew had fallen asleep. Since by this time the older kids were doing writing, I woke Drew and let the twins out. I decided to forget about the other work that we usually do, turned on our Classical Conversations memory work cd and let it play in the back ground. I sat on my favorite green couch, which is in the dining room where the kids do their school work, and Drew snuggled up beside me. The kids cheerfully finished their writing and went their own way throughout the house to play quietly with eachother. Wait, did I say "cheerfully and quietly?" I did! Maybe they were feeling a little off, too:). Natalie played at my feet and our morning unfolded into a beautiful harmony of peace and joy.
I learned there's most definitely a time to work, but there's also a time to rest and it's important that we recognize when that is and act on it.
Ashley
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