We have had so many beautiful moments that I have caught on camera lately and I have shared bits and pieces of our doings on Instagram (request to follow me @nicolacreativelightless ), but I wanted to share more here, and quite honestly, had forgotten that I posted a decent summary of our highlights in early May. All of that still holds true, with the exception of my health status. Knock on wood, I am on the mend. After a glorious backpacking trip (see below), we began an anti-inflammatory diet. Really, it is for me, because my inflammation markers were through the roof on a recent blood test, but M decided to join me. He says he isn't feeling that different, but my skin (horrible eczema) is clearing and my brain fog is lifting. I am still tired, but am taking much better care of myself, my family is supporting me, and I don't feel like hiding quite so much.
We slid out of the school year. What I mean by that is that I simply chose a day to end the school year, but we had already started fizzling out and while I truly believe in a rest period (I might be the one who needs it most), rhythm is good for all of us and there are certain pieces to our days that we don't want to let go of (nature play and study!) or I feel like need a little special focus. We did finish up some unfinished projects, which felt good.
With my brain fluff clearing a little, and in combination with Waldorf-Inspired Learning's Plan it Out program, I am thinking a bit about what worked, what didn't, and what I would like to plan for next year. We won't likely make decisions about high school for some months yet, but I am planning as though this is our last year homeschooling with all of us together. A lot of emotions for me. Really, kiddos do grow up so quickly.
So now we enter summer. Long days of light have meant a loss of morning alone time for me, because Lala Bug is waking super early and can't fall back to sleep. (Yes, there are black out shades in the bedroom.) She is a highly sensitive kid. We used to do a summer manifesto, but now, I am simply holding the words "summer slow down" in my mind.
What will summer look like for you?
Summer Survival were the first words that popped into my head. That's not so good. Those words probably popped out first because things are financially tight. ANd then just now, when I thought of what I wanted my summer to look light, Summer Denial popped up, because of all the tasks I need to do before the fall that so far I have simply ignored. Perhaps if I get those tasks done some happier words will appear. I want Summer Joy to be top of the list, but it isn't right now.
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