I didn’t fall off the face of the earth although the blogging tempo has slowed to a standstill. June is a full month for us typically. This June, in particular, has been very full – full of fun, of learning, of sharing with friends, of coming together with our faith community. We just finished our summer catechism camp and our beloved nuns’ visit. The children function very competently in a group setting Rest assured homeschooled children can and do raise their hands, stand in line, and follow directions quite appropriately when the need arises.

They had a week of waking to an alarm, dressing and commuting, and boxed lunches eaten on the lawn with friends. It was delightful. I am glad its over. I think they are as well. As much as we enjoyed ourselves the little ones are out of sorts from the excitement and fatigue. The house needs some attention and the children have spent the weekend evenings where we often find them in the summer. They were outside picking flowers and throwing the football and playing any number of impromptu games. Allen and I sat and watched and wound down from the pace of the previous weeks. We look forward to getting the babies back to their regular rhythm of playtime, worktimes and sleeptimes.

During busy times it is critical to pay extra attention to them and be as tuned in to their needs as possible. Hence the blog vacation. I haven’t had a moment to write and have not had a word to say. I think it is due to being extra focused on them. My head and heart are there. They have a much greater need to be heard and responded to when they are tired and out of their routine. Being both of those things myself means it takes more intention to do that for them. So that is where we are. I expect by week’s end to be back in the saddle again.