A Day in the Life

[twirlingecho]

I've been wanting to record all the activities of a day so years from now, when I wonder how we filled our days, I can remember. I wish I had done this when Sadie was little bitty, too, but I'll start now and do it periodically

Comments

[telemicus]

Wow. Just wow. This is so your calling! How old is she now? She seems so capable, and no wonder with her days full of enrichment! Even if Basil and I were home together I'd still have hours of chores and household errands, yet you make it look so easy and natural. And she is just an amazingly beautiful little girl.

[twirlingecho]

Thanks! I believe this is my calling as well. :-) Sadie is 27 months old now. Easy and natural? Sure! Some days more than others... like many days I just let the chores go to spend time with Sadie... like yesterday, not only did no work (besides cooking meals) get done, she and I never even changed out of our pjs all day! But we sure read lots of books and did lots of puzzles and played lots of games! :-) My philosophy comes from my mother who always said that when her kids were grown, they wouldn't remember whether the house was spotless, but they'd remember having a mother who spent time with them. She was right!

[telemicus]

Y'know I've been thinking for a long time that you guys should foster or adopt another kid, because you are such amazing parents. 27 months and she can spell???!! So many kids need a mom like you! ITA about chores, but I just can't stop trying to keep on top of the chores and I make my family miserable because of it. I wish I could enact your philosophy, but I will try harder. You inspire me.

[twirlingecho]

Yeah, I think a lot about doing foster parenting. If we decide to though, it won't be until Sadie and (hopefully) future sibling are older- like maybe teenagers. That's what a couple at our church did, and they are amazing foster parents. We've had a couple of their kids in our Sunday School class, and they were soooo sweet!

[hannawy]

Let me just say how amazed I am at your patience and energy. Just reading that list made me exhausted and I'm supposed to be in a demanding job. And she's growing so fast!

[twirlingecho]

Thanks! I was thinking about back when I taught high school... I am definitely more worn out physically now, but teaching was far more stressful and didn't have the emotional fulfillment I get now. So I still think teaching is an extremely demanding job, and I admire anyone who does it!