Siblings

We are finishing up our second week of homeschooling. Over the last two weeks I have had a wide variety of emotions and realizations. The first day I was on cloud nine with how smoothly schooling went, how well behaved both kids were, and how it was so much easier than I anticipated. Skip to day three, I was about ready to drive Tucker to the nearest elementary school and drop him off. After much prayer, I realized that this is going to be a huge adjustment for everyone in our family. After playing all Summer, we all have to get used to a new schedule. I realized that my daughter is much better at playing by herself than I thought she was. And I realized that my son does very well listening to me as a teacher as long as I give him breaks after two subjects. I am now confident in our decision to homeschool and feel like we are moving along smoothly.
  My favorite realization this week is seeing how much closer we are and will continue to be as a family. I realized this by watching Tucker run right to Ava to play with her as soon as he was granted a break. I saw it when my kids hugged and kissed each other over and over again while saying "I love you! I love you!" And I see it in the way they treat each other, especially when they think I am not listening. Ava was cheering her brother on while he played Wii, she said, "Good job big boy!" And Tucker calmly taught Ava how to play Toy Story Yahtzee. Sure they have their tiffs, but they do amaze me with there genuine love for each other. And as great as it would have been had they been in school, I know it is going to be a million times better since they get to spend so much time together. Homeschooling isn't for everyone, but I believe this is what God wanted for us. And I can't wait to see where this journey takes us in the future. My Scripture for today is Psalm 32:8, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." This verse tells me that God is guiding me with his loving eye. He will show me the right path, I just have to obey. I also like the words "instruct and teach" and how they tie into homeschooling. I will post more on how homeschooling is refining me towards the fruit of the Spirit another time, I just had to share what a joy it is to watch your children truly love each other <3 Have a blessed and joyful day :-)