Re-set Button

On Friday, my veteran homeschooling friend successfully helped my push the re-set button.  She gave me the courage (and the nudge) to dive in to our curriculum and gave me a few pointers to help smooth out the bumps we experienced the first week.  One of her best ideas was to nip complaining in the bud.  Since Thing 1 and 2 are successfully following a '3 strikes and you're out' policy (that is, you don't get your sticker for the day), I decided to add complaining to the list of strikes.  Thing 2 is my whiner, but I heard nary a complaint from him today.  Here's hoping it continues to work.  It will make our lives so much more pleasant.

If I had to characterize today, it would be pure joy.  The day flowed beautifully, the kids were in sync with me and with one another, and we got all our work done.  We cuddled on the couch to do read-alouds, did running club, and ate our favorite lunch - ramen noodles.  I wish all days could be like this, but I know that's not a fair expectation.  There will certainly be more days like today, but the waters will also turn rough at times and I have to expect that and learn to ride it out with grace (inspiration below).

For now, I'm sitting in the after-glow of a harmonious day of homeschooling.  I can't wait to take the kids to the pool and to put them to bed.  They are the lights of my life and I am so fortunate to have them.

P.S.  Zoo field trip again tomorrow - the camera is already packed.  ;)  Dolphin show - here we come!