It
was an interesting summer. We had family arrive. Five of our boys
went to camp. We went on day adventures. Attended a few concerts. I
tried to spend some time alone. Then two of my oldest sons and I went
to Mexico where I had my teeth worked on. I met new friends. All in
all it was a decent summer without any medical situations going on.
It was refreshing and different. A summer we needed. Now that it's
September, I'm back homeschooling seven and we have three Elementary
students in public school. We have become football parents to our one
son, while juggling driving others to and from work. Other sports
will soon emerge throughout the year. During my downtime, I am
getting ready for my first Christmas craft fair in November for my
crafting business “Rock My Island” and slowly but surely starting
to write my book. Pole fitness I continue once a week.....while
practicing on my own poles at home. It's completely crazy thinking
about what you can get done in a day. From 7am to midnight daily it's
non stop. For me, productivity is a must. From baking, cooking,
cleaning, homeschooling to beach combing, field trips, driving,
sports, appointments, fitness, education to crafting to gardening –
you name it, it's accomplished daily. My husband and I are both like
this. Work. Productivity. Proactive. Dedicated. Routines. Structure.
Organized. Hence why our life just molds into a nicely defined pot of
bronze. lol Don't get me wrong....it can be dysfunctional. Crazy.
Stressful and exhausting but its a day by day deliverance. Facing
challenges as they come and sometimes by storm like Gerald's health
or teenagers searching for their independence. Definitely our life,
“our home” is like a spider web of directions. Our path can be
sticky, we can be caught at times fighting harder then before to stay
on track but we always persevere. The trick and my advise is; “Don't
ever give up” “Get up, move one foot in front of the other....be
proactive for not only your family, for yourself” “Own your
feelings. Share your feelings....don't ever be ashamed of your
feelings” “Be true with everything that you do for others and for
yourself” Most importantly, “Learn to listen” That I remind
myself every day and as I age, I'm getting better at just listening
to others. Everybody's perspective is different and regardless if
it's right or wrong, listening to someone is one of the most
important things you can do. So as we move into fall, weaving through
our spider web we're embracing the colder weather. We are looking
forward to tomorrow. To living and experiencing. We will continue
moving forward with our glass always full. We all need to embrace
life and each other. After this post...and before
homeschooling.....I'm going to call (not text) and acknowledge people
that I love. Start your day there and continue to make this day and
every day your best proactive day possible. Love to you all and
“Happy Fall”
That's me! Living and experiencing life from the sky! - "You can too!"
