B woke up with a fever today, K was in a sleepless mode last night, wanting to play dolly (DH took an hour with her about 3AM, God Bless Him, he did play dolly, he rocked dolly to sleep, put a blanket on her and told K how sleepy dolly was – I’m not sure if K took the hint.) When I took my turn with K, she wanted some "gooks" read to her. I succumbed to the moment, and ‘read’ the Foot Book by Dr Seusse, I only need to see the illustrations by the dim hall light, I have the text memorized.
So, how am I being bad today? I’ve already drunk two cups of coffee (yum, French Roast with whole milk, no sugar.) I’m planning to let B read books in bed all day, take the Littles to the library for books and movies, and let them all watch them this afternoon after nap time while I (GASP) work on a scrapbook or sew.
I’m feeling so rebellious about carrying on with daily lessons when my brain is bursting with ideas for my own projects. I just want to use my creativity for something that I am actually interested in myself. I don’t want to school with a begrudging attitude. I don’t want to loose the season where I actually want to sew the kitchen curtains (I bought fabric for them this Saturday) or make my mittens, or write for the scrapbook for my friend that I went to China with. Mostly, I want to play. I want to get to hang out with my brain myself.
Next week we are going to work on the Bernie Zubrowski book on clocks. Only B’s Latin, flute and (at his insistence) math will continue on. Maybe that rebellion will settle my spirits. (Ha Ha)
What do you think? Do Mommy revolts keep away February Blues, or just add to it? Am I being selfish or showing the kids a curious spirit? If I let them sew with me, and demonstrate measurement when I cut the fabric, am I still being irresponsible? If my kids are at this moment reading aloud to each other while building with Lego, am I still "Bad?"
I’m not sure I really want to know – but comment anyway, I’ll just delete it if it hurts, because today I’m bad.
Did you say you have the fabric for THE KITCHEN CURTAINS? Quick– drop everything and sew those babies up!!!
Not bad, Christine. Call it a mental health day and enjoy it. Give everyone a cup of hot chocolate and call it calcium.
Blessings,
Annie
I agree with Annie-mental health days are equally important as regular days. "if Momma ain't happy…." well basically it all goes down the tubes. :) We all need those days too- hang in there and make the most of everyday. It's all learning, and if you need to you can catch up with the lessons on another day or night. :)
Peace!