Slipping in a little post before September slides away. Much has been happening. Spending more time in Wales, though necessarily in London too as big son completes A Levels. We have had some lovely sunny late September days with visits to the beach where we have marvelled at wobbly jellyfish and the knee (and hip) highs have grown braver at sparring with the waves. Having a garden - and more space generally, has been sublime, the kids are wellied up and turfed out to play before school each day. That majestic beauty, Regents Park, in London, is still a corner to go around, but to have ground outside the door is a joy over the threshold. Watching my husband chop down a tree with the kids (armed with plastic golf 'axes') was one of the more amusing sights of my day today.I am now in the ninth month of my year of teetotalism and have given birth to new things...
I am studying the Bible through 'Unlocking the Bible' with David Pawson, a new and fascinating journey.
A children's story and poem competition was 'judged' by me today. What a joy it was. How wonderfully exuberant and creative kids are. Us writers should read more kids work to keep the spark alive.
Writing Workshops begin in London and Wales next month: a new Hillman Publishing venture that I am excited to teach. We will look at aspects of story telling and craft. Can't wait!
Home schooling has begun and I am really enjoying teaching my son and daughter. People react in their various ways and ask me why I have chosen to home school.
Here are some reasons:
I get to spend most of the day throughout the year with the ones I love.
It's a privilege and a joy to teach them.
The teaching is academic, but there is an emphasis on creativity and spirituality too.The teaching is tailor-made to suit them.
It does not take as long as usual, so there is much time to explore and learn: on the beach, in the woods, in museums and more.
It is a gift that I can give and to watch them learn and respond is a gift to me.
There are many more reasons and many more days. I am enjoying the journey thus far.
