Getting Better

It's been one whole week of home schooling and I've already learned SO much.

I've learned that I really rather enjoy being home with Doodle.

That life isn't so hard when I do what comes naturally. When I stick to what my role is. I am a mother. A wife. A woman. Those are my roles at the moment. I need to refocus on this. For the first time in awhile I feel so strongly drawn to the concept of being a mother first and a photographer second. I love my art, I love my business, but the more I focus on my business the less I feel capable of being a good mother or good wife. I need to find balance between the two.

I've been able to really see where Doodle's interests are and how to best connect with him. I've found myself pulling some of Charlotte Mason's ideals into our schedule while still maintaining the structure that *I* need.

I've learned that I need lists.

I've found so much joy in being able to spend time with my child. We've read books. Planted flowers and vegetables. I've listened to him play pretend with his cars the way I did with my Barbies. I've seen him intently color a giant coloring book brought home by Daddy and actually try to stay in the lines. We've sung songs together and he's asked to learn new ones.

Things just feel like they should be. I want them to stay this way.