It is always around this time of year that I begin to consider homeschooling. I am a much better mom in the summer, when I don't say "hurry up" six times before 8:30, when I can let the child work on their own rhythm of late nights and long sleep-ins. I feel like I am more loving, more consistent , a better watcher and a better teacher and guide in the summer. When I can pull over on the side of the road to look at the sheep in the field, or spend hours in the library looking at photos of Egypt.
So the thought of homeschooling hits me at some point during the summer. Yesterday it happened after a hour long bike ride in Campbell River, where we discussed birds, feminism, healthily choices and how they relate to patience and effective planning - all while exercising. On our way home the light was stunning, so we ran home, grabbed some cameras and headed out again.
I felt 100% present, and I could tell she was 100% relaxed and receptive.
Now, as for homeschooling, those of you that know my busy life, no need to panic and stage an intervention, just allow me to play with the idea in my dreamy summer state, don't worry I go through this every summer and no rash decisions have ever been made.
Selah captured the image of me on the right tonight, I see she has my eye for strong foregrounds and breaking compositional rules, the photo cracks me up...
Our dog Utah hasn't made a blog appearance in some time, she had a hair-cut today and is sporting what I call the Cugly, ie. Cute-Ugly-Do, she was along for the ride with us last night -
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