The first week of school is past. Everyone (EVERYONE) is settled in as student or teacher. We've all got our assignments ironed out. We are at peace with a side of daily chaos. Life is good.
Laurel continues with Nursing school; it is obviously her calling, she's so good at it. Her natural empathy makes her uber aware of others' needs; her father's intellect help her "get it" scientifically. I'm so proud of her. I never had the intellect to do the things she does. I had trouble remembering my blog name this morning! She constantly blows me away.
Jesse, of course, continues to do his magic in the world of acting. He finds the reality in make believe so that the actors and audience can share unique and sometimes life changing experiences together. I don't know how he does that either. It is his innate ability to impart confidence and inner discovery to the young with whom he works. It is something as nebulous but as true as the scientific facts that Laurel is learning. Yet so ethereal!
The big girls have begun the year at a very special school, Charlotte Mason, which has been given two thumbs up plus both big toes by their Auntie Cousin Leanne, the Baby Wishperer who KNOWS these things. They come home tired (in a good way) and stretched to the full by gentle challenges of learning. Our dear friend's son, Abe, is also there, a fact Alana delights in! I get to help out with kindergarten art Monday - absolutely can't wait.
And so, the middle of the days are quiet for me. So far I've spent the time cleaning, laundering and putting away clothes. Will continue!!! I find it's surprisingly satisfying! I hated it as a young woman!!! But there's something about THIS house. I can do a level, see it done, then do the next. The house kind of says "Thank's" Grammy... And Laurel's face when she walks in and it's tidy (at least) says that too. But this NEXT week I'm scheduling something special!!! I'm going to PAINT!!! Next time I feel like napping, I'm going to RUN upstairs and pick up the paints. Heck! I can sleep at night!!! Tuesday I PAINT!!!
