So I feel grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. I feel a need to slow down the pace and make sure my priorities are aligned properly, with family ahead of work and scout training courses and yes, sadly, even racquetball.
Whenever I get ponderous like this, my first instinct is always to try and find more time to spend with my family. But time alone isn't the answer. I've actually enjoyed some unplanned, unconstructed time with my family in the past month, mainly over the holidays. And frankly, I felt the time was mostly wasted. I was boring. I had the constantly nagging feeling that I should be more productive when I wasn't doing much more than reading books or watching TV with the kids. And maybe that feeling comes with good reason.
So this time, I want to do something different. I want to learn with my kids. More specifically, I want to designate one night a week just for this purpose. Monday is already family night, but the focus there should be spiritual and relaxed; recreational and fun. So I want to make Tuesday night my learning night with the kids. And it can be anything from helping Cale pass off something for cub scouts, to making a science project with Trey, to teaching car maintenance or first aid skills to all four of them. No limitations except that it be educational. Even better if we learn something together.
There will be a few time conflicts, like cub scout pack meeting one Tuesday every month, but I'm ready to fill in the remaining Tuesdays on our calendar with fun things to learn with my family.
Comment and tell me what you think of my idea?
6 comments:
Sounds like a good idea. I don't think I do enough educational things with my kids. I always feel like I accomplished something when I do.
Keep us posted on how it goes. :)
Sounds a lot like Thomas Jefferson Education. Sounds fun! I think your boys will love it! I actually really like the idea!
Yes, Nancy, the Thomas Jefferson education may have factored into this as well.
Last night was our first Tuesday to try it out. Jeralynn saved the day with some Cub Scout knot tying after I couldn't think of anything useful to teach.
But the kids weren't really into it. I need to be more prepared prior to next Tuesday.
Time marches quickly, more quickly than you can even imagine. I don't feel the age I am. By all means do those things with the children, TV was never the answer for quality time. TV is passive.
I love your idea! How's it working out? What have you already learned about together? I find it fascinating and would love to hear about it! Try another idea like the one your sister Janet gave you, and blog about it! ;)
Wow, I forgot about this plan. It fell by the wayside long ago. Maybe I need to revive it.
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