The 1st Week of School

Yep, this is what I have to work with. Scary, huh? Actually, he's in good humor here. I can't say that it lasted for the whole week.

I'd like my readers to imagine a home environment where Mama is surrounded by her two adoring children, eager to hear what wisdom their mama has to instill on their growing minds and innocent hearts. We wake in anticipation every day expectant to the waiting mysteries of life that will be revealed to us that day. Math unfolds as a symphony of numbers reflecting a supreme God of order. We wonder. We are awed. Work is done with joyful hearts knowing that it's for our good and glory to the Lord. 

Now for the reality, my friends. We are imperfect parents with imperfect kids who struggle every day. While my dream is reminiscent of that family above, our days are battles. We fight over what Me wants over that what God wants. I complain over dishes, messy floors, mounds of laundry, having to clean the house, etc. Kids complain over what's for dinner, math assignments, having to clean their rooms, brushing their teeth. Our battles are within ourselves - with ourselves. Me over God.  And this is education. Yes, we do math, reading, writing, history, science - but the stuff that matters? Character, attitude, compassion, thoughtfulness, diligence, hard work, glorifying God in ALL circumstances is what we are trying to teach our children and learn for ourselves. What a privilege. What a daunting task. 

And so it's not just my kids who are "back in school" but me as well. Daily I must keep my head in the Word. I can't do this on my own but He promises to help. I need all the help I can get! As my children's teacher, I MUST sit at the feet of THE TEACHER and learn from the only source worth learning from.