A Weekend Of True Rest
I am going to be intentional this weekend to make it a true weekend of rest.
E was supposed to go to a friend's lake house this morning but plans had to be cancelled as she (out of nowhere) became sick in the middle of the night last night.
I say out of nowhere but has been running hard these past few months. The pandemic has messed with all of us mentally. E is a hard worker and a perfectionist. She appeared to be transitioning easily into this new way of life with school and dance and socializing but I think it has taken a toll on her. I think it has taken a toll on all of us but I am realizing that the teens might be the most affected group.
The teenagers know what they are missing out on where as younger children might be a bit more aloof and adults have the skills and maturity to manage the changes. It is just a thought.
E moved right out of the last day of school into summer school. She registered for not one but two classes. We felt it would be a good way for her to continue to have structure to her days during this time that feels like we have been on summer vacation forever already! And it hs given her days purpose and structure. But she's a child. She needs to be able to let go a bit and chill with zero on her mind.
I had hoped this weekend would be that for her. A couple of days with a friend to laugh and splash and be a teenager! God had other plans. So, I am feeling called to make it a weekend of rest for her and for all of us. I planted the bug in her ear about making it a "less-screen-time" kind of a weekend and I am going to try to set a good example for her!
So, with that being said, I am signing off of this screen for the day!
Silver lining for the day: It's Saturday and we have nothing that HAS to be done!
E was supposed to go to a friend's lake house this morning but plans had to be cancelled as she (out of nowhere) became sick in the middle of the night last night.
I say out of nowhere but has been running hard these past few months. The pandemic has messed with all of us mentally. E is a hard worker and a perfectionist. She appeared to be transitioning easily into this new way of life with school and dance and socializing but I think it has taken a toll on her. I think it has taken a toll on all of us but I am realizing that the teens might be the most affected group.
The teenagers know what they are missing out on where as younger children might be a bit more aloof and adults have the skills and maturity to manage the changes. It is just a thought.
E moved right out of the last day of school into summer school. She registered for not one but two classes. We felt it would be a good way for her to continue to have structure to her days during this time that feels like we have been on summer vacation forever already! And it hs given her days purpose and structure. But she's a child. She needs to be able to let go a bit and chill with zero on her mind.
I had hoped this weekend would be that for her. A couple of days with a friend to laugh and splash and be a teenager! God had other plans. So, I am feeling called to make it a weekend of rest for her and for all of us. I planted the bug in her ear about making it a "less-screen-time" kind of a weekend and I am going to try to set a good example for her!
So, with that being said, I am signing off of this screen for the day!
Silver lining for the day: It's Saturday and we have nothing that HAS to be done!
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