Learned a lot in a few days
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:01 pm
This week, I learned that my 13-year-old reads and writes slowly, and needs work on following written directions. No wonder the online school wasn't working for her! I learned CTC or RtR will be a better pick for the fall than Rev. to Rev. because of this. I learned that she needs lots of hugs and smiles. I learned that my two younger girls, who have so often been at odds in their temperaments and personalities, can work together successfully in the right environment. I learned that my oldest girl, though she does great working independently, missed the days of spending mornings together, so she came up with the idea of us all getting up a little earlier so we could have breakfast together and talk. Twice she even participated during Bible study. I learned that my youngest does not try to get attention from me in negative ways if I listen carefully when she is talking to me. I learned that we can get the school day done without rushing, yet still have time for deep talks and fun times. I learned that I would never again trade all this for anything. I learned that I am truly called to stay at home and teach my children.
I feel like it is miraculous how the atmosphere in our home has changed in just a few days. I know that I owe thanks to the Lord and Carrie, for the part HOD is playing in our family, because HOD is written with God and His Word woven throughout, and His Word changes hearts.
Now, to figure out how to get chores worked back into the days, to keep hubby happy
They have been slipping under the stress of things... 
I feel like it is miraculous how the atmosphere in our home has changed in just a few days. I know that I owe thanks to the Lord and Carrie, for the part HOD is playing in our family, because HOD is written with God and His Word woven throughout, and His Word changes hearts.
Now, to figure out how to get chores worked back into the days, to keep hubby happy
They have been slipping under the stress of things... 
My prayer is that the Lord will keep this peace in your family and that He will show you how to add chores back into the schedule and help you maintain the home so your husband is happy. PTL for His goodness. I am so blessed that HOD is written with God on the forefront and with the busy hsing Mom in mind! 
We can miss God's goodness otherwise, and we can also miss really knowing our dc. You gained so much perspective here by just taking time to type out this post - these are excellent thoughts that can help the rest of us take stock of things too. Thank you for sharing here, as this "thinking out loud" kind of talk can help make a positive impact on not only your life, but in the life of many others reading this post! I am praising God with you for showing you this wisdom, and thanking Him as so much of it is worth rejoicing! 