I'm sitting in a bookstore, drinking espresso, starring out the window, contemplating my world. My world is so different now compared to 3 yrs ago. My boys are teens/preteens. I've got a full time job, career even. My husband is working jobs that don't require a tie. I have little free time, yet I still carve it out. My house is a wreck, like I said, I'm carving out free time. I'm back to running. I'm less afraid of the workout gym. Still have climbing gym apprehensions. Homeschooling is something I so value, but man, planning can be overwhelming. Good thing life is a giant lesson with a million unit studies to build off. Fitting everything into 24 hrs is impossible. 1 day at a time. Forgive me if my kids don't know every math fact we've long forgotten. They are busy learning Japanese, computer coding, how to navigate this media filled technology based world, and of course geography. One must know about the land, people, cultures, and wonders of this world. I'm sure other parents feel the same about math as I do social studies. Maybe I should have been a social studies teacher. I want them to have knowledge but I want more than anything for them to know how to look up; appreciate the stars, the sky, the trees, the possibilities. I want them to be critical thinkers, self motivated, and intrinsically rewarded. Of course monetary compensation is how our world works, so they need to be able to translate their love and passion into a career. Which brings me back to the espresso, bookstore, and that overwhelming need to plan lessons.
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HI there, not sure if you remember us, but my husband and i met your family last spring in White Sands, NM sledding down the sand dunes. He was playing the guitar, while your kids were running around free and ecstatic to be out of the car! Anyway, he's followed your blog ever since. he forwarded me your post from today, and i have to just reach out and tell you how admirable i think you and your family are. As we begin to think about starting a family of our own, we are identifying role models--how can we be the best parents, leaders, and friends to our future kids? honestly, we think about your family often and your epic road trip. your kids were confident, brave and adventurous! and you two as parents--just in the 30 minutes we spent with you--left such a lasting impression. keep your head up...you are touching lives wherever you go.
What a juicy "check-in," Anna. I really appreciated hearing about your life. It sounds truly full and abundant, and I celebrate your willingness to show up for things that feel like a stretch. It inspires me.
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