Sigh.
It's the night before our first morning of kindergarten, and I have all sorts of thoughts running through my head.
I'm outlining our goals for the week, our goals for the year in general and looking over all the books for the umpteenth time.
A lot of thought and prayer went into the decision to home school Emma. It's a process we plan to take a year at a time and make sure we're still making what we feel, is the best decision for her.
Emma has a passion for learning. If she's not being instructed, she'll take the reigns herself and dive in. That will be my double-edged sword in this education process. For now, I will strive to enjoy every minute of these beginning years and tuck them away in my heart for the day Emma is 18 and I wish desperately that I could relive just 1 day of kindergarten with her. Tomorrow is our day; school in the morning, library in the afternoon and then off to Wal-Mart to pick out a backpack together.
Sure I fret, but I will not be bound by it. As important as education is, it is not my top priority as I train Emma. I am much more interested in who and what is shaping her spirit than her mind.
So, as we begin this new journey, pray for us. Pray that I would be faithful, patient and wisdom filled and that Emma and I would continue strengthening our relationship as we learn together!
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