The kids started school three weeks ago yesterday, and even though the beginning of the semester is always a stressful time, I usually do better when things settle down and we get into a normal routine. I thought it would happen once we found out what each child would be involved in as they went through try-outs and auditions. I carefully wrote all the schedules down in my calendar when we finally found out the results.
But, nothing has gone according to plan. Today is Isaac's second school day to miss this semester, Shaina missed Monday and Tuesday...they've both had very bad sore throats and fevers. I think we will take them to the Dr's today and try to get them back to health!! And, the political unrest reached a point on Tuesday that school was closed on Wed and after school activities were postponed for the rest of the week. So, Rissa, Shaina and Philip went back to school today, but there will be no play practice or basketball practice after school.
I remember that I've experienced this feeling many times before...trying to get my life organized and scheduled and then things happen...kindof like the book title "Normal is just a setting on the hair dryer." There is no normal.
Yesterday, I discussed with the kids the Bible study that I am going through, NO OTHER GODS (by Kelly Minter) and talked about the idols that control us, motivate us, consume our time, and our thoughts. Later, (as I let my opinion be known about the many schedule changes!!) Rissa pointed out, "Maybe one of your idols, Mom, is having a schedule"--quite true, perhaps that would mean the actual idol is being in control, not liking surprises, wanting to manage my life in a predictable way???
Definitely things to think about!
So, I'll sign off for now, and enjoy my non-normal day--a gift of a day spent with my wonderful twelve year old son!
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