Flexibility and Memories

Okay, I'll admit going anywhere with our kiddos is work! You have to make sure everyone has what they need. And then like today a million life jackets, towels, somewhere to lay baby, changes of clothes, etc.... etc...

  Today is a school day for my kids. But, for their sanity and mine P.E. today was with friends AT THE LAKE. Wow, how getting outside and by the water with sweet friends will lift your spirits. That's where the flexibility comes in! I thought and thought over it. Talked myself out of it and then thought isn't that 1 of the million reasons you homeschool? Flexibility!! So, today we rearranged school to be AFTER lunch. Getting little man to sleep now and then it's on for school. But speaking of that I have olders helping some younger ones write their names as we type this.

And back to all that work that goes into just a trip like that. You  have to load and unload, then there's the extra laundry BUT there are also the special memories and relationships being built. Friends are important.  

I don't want my kids to miss the beauty God has created. I don't want life to be mundane for them. I want them to know their mama will put in the extra work because they are important to me!! And while we are talking about it this baby adores outside, the water, everything about being around the water!

So! Choose Joy in your journey and include flexibility and memories along the way.