If you missed my interview with Christine, here it is for you to listen in as we talk about homeschooling, unschooling, parenting and life.
Enjoy!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Interview on Just Parenting About
If you want to hear more about my children's book, I Am Learning All The Time, I invite you to join me on Christine Heibel's show called Just Parenting About.
This Friday, February 27th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Click the picture below to find out more!
We are going to be talking about unschooling and homeschooling and the book.
I would love to hear from you! Please listen and call in and I may give away a free book!
smiles and joy,
Rain
This Friday, February 27th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Click the picture below to find out more!
We are going to be talking about unschooling and homeschooling and the book.
I would love to hear from you! Please listen and call in and I may give away a free book!
smiles and joy,
Rain
Friday, February 20, 2009
My Family is Home!
Yes, it only takes a few days to be back into the swing. I just couldn't be happier to have my family home!
Now there is life back into the home. There is noise, arguments, silly games, laughter, snuggles, long talks and lots of cooking.
The boys are playing with all their friends and going on bike rides through the trails, seeing how many times they can jump rope, creating new complex games (that make zero sense to me, lol!) and best of all they are sharing their beautiful hugs that I had missed so much. I realized how much I just love listening to them talk. They tell me about the video games they are playing and I don't understand them at all, however I listen intently and watch their faces as they explain this exciting part of their lives. What a gift they are.
My husband is back and I have my walking buddy again. We are so happy to reconnect and motivation is surging for us both. Funny how we inspire each other to dream and think big. I love the energy he brings to me. I feel inspired to work and I finish all my writing for the week in 4 days.
Loving my awareness of the immense gift of family. Our unique family. The way we work together to sort things out. The way we play together when we are feeling like having fun. The way we talk together when someone needs to speak. The way we allow each other the space to breathe, process and grow.
I am most grateful.
Now there is life back into the home. There is noise, arguments, silly games, laughter, snuggles, long talks and lots of cooking.
The boys are playing with all their friends and going on bike rides through the trails, seeing how many times they can jump rope, creating new complex games (that make zero sense to me, lol!) and best of all they are sharing their beautiful hugs that I had missed so much. I realized how much I just love listening to them talk. They tell me about the video games they are playing and I don't understand them at all, however I listen intently and watch their faces as they explain this exciting part of their lives. What a gift they are.
My husband is back and I have my walking buddy again. We are so happy to reconnect and motivation is surging for us both. Funny how we inspire each other to dream and think big. I love the energy he brings to me. I feel inspired to work and I finish all my writing for the week in 4 days.
Loving my awareness of the immense gift of family. Our unique family. The way we work together to sort things out. The way we play together when we are feeling like having fun. The way we talk together when someone needs to speak. The way we allow each other the space to breathe, process and grow.
I am most grateful.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Book
Well the family has been away and I have been working on the peace treaty book. I have 3-4 more chapters to rough draft in. Then a final writing. So far about 29,000 words in just a couple of weeks.
I am ready for a break.
It will be wonderful to have my family home again and spend time with them. Real people instead of the computer! I miss their faces, their smiles and laughter. Picking them up on Valentine's Day feels just right. So much love. So much to share.
It is so strange how 2 weeks can feel so short and long at the same time, depending on what I am thinking about.
So this is a short post.
The peace treaty workshop starts tonight. I am looking forward to connecting with these women and exploring deeper into the process.
Have a beautiful LOVING weekend.
smiles and gratitude!
I am ready for a break.
It will be wonderful to have my family home again and spend time with them. Real people instead of the computer! I miss their faces, their smiles and laughter. Picking them up on Valentine's Day feels just right. So much love. So much to share.
It is so strange how 2 weeks can feel so short and long at the same time, depending on what I am thinking about.
So this is a short post.
The peace treaty workshop starts tonight. I am looking forward to connecting with these women and exploring deeper into the process.
Have a beautiful LOVING weekend.
smiles and gratitude!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
They are going for away for 10 (and a half) days...
I know, for most people the thought of homeschooling can feel overwhelming. Just the thought of being home with your children all day creates a tired stressful feeling. Now add in your husband being home all day, too.
The thing is... my family lives, works and learns at home all day every day... and we love it!
I remember three years ago, when my kids were both in school and my husband was away at work for 10 hours a day, and I felt like I didn't get enough "me" time. When I began telling my friends that I was thinking about homeschooling, they all said the same thing.
"Wow, you're brave! I don't think I could be home all day with my kids."
The thought of being home all day together created fear in me and I wasn't sure if I could do it. At first, we went through a transitional period, where I didn't know what I was supposed to do, and the kids didn't either. It was a huge challenge to find our way together. However, strangely enough, when we all changed our definitions of life at home, we found our rhythm.
It was a whole other transition when my husband quit his corporate job. Another huge challenge to get used to him being home all day, every day, using MY kitchen, trying to be in charge of MY kids. When he quit his job, I didn't realize I had to quit my job as the homemaker, too. Again, we all had to relearn our understanding of life at home, adding in another person. I have to admit, this took a bit longer, but finally a rhythm was found, and as we have practiced over the last two years, the beat is smooth and beautiful.
The truth is, we love living our lives together. We are a living, working, learning unit of 4, who are interdependant on each other for fun, long talks, games, long walks, problem solving, and exploring the world.
Now, they are leaving...
Oh, I know, it's a great opportunity. I am in the middle of writing my first non-fiction book, and it is going to give me a fabulous opportunity to finish it without interruption. I can work all day and night, without worry of ignoring anyone, and finally finish some important thoughts and projects. I also have a couple of appointments, I never take time out for, plus I am going to see Byron Katie speak in the big city over two days.
Oh yes, I have BIG PLANS! Yet, yesterday was when it hit me... I am going to miss them being in my life, all day, every day. 10 and a half days apart from my best friend and my two precious boys. Our beautiful rhythm will slow down, it may even stop. That is when I realized something:
The more time you spend together with your family, the more you miss them when they are gone.
So (Oh MY!) I am going to miss them... and the next 10 and a half days will be a countdown to their return, while I try to focus on my big plans.
The thing is... my family lives, works and learns at home all day every day... and we love it!
I remember three years ago, when my kids were both in school and my husband was away at work for 10 hours a day, and I felt like I didn't get enough "me" time. When I began telling my friends that I was thinking about homeschooling, they all said the same thing.
"Wow, you're brave! I don't think I could be home all day with my kids."
The thought of being home all day together created fear in me and I wasn't sure if I could do it. At first, we went through a transitional period, where I didn't know what I was supposed to do, and the kids didn't either. It was a huge challenge to find our way together. However, strangely enough, when we all changed our definitions of life at home, we found our rhythm.
It was a whole other transition when my husband quit his corporate job. Another huge challenge to get used to him being home all day, every day, using MY kitchen, trying to be in charge of MY kids. When he quit his job, I didn't realize I had to quit my job as the homemaker, too. Again, we all had to relearn our understanding of life at home, adding in another person. I have to admit, this took a bit longer, but finally a rhythm was found, and as we have practiced over the last two years, the beat is smooth and beautiful.
The truth is, we love living our lives together. We are a living, working, learning unit of 4, who are interdependant on each other for fun, long talks, games, long walks, problem solving, and exploring the world.
Now, they are leaving...
Oh, I know, it's a great opportunity. I am in the middle of writing my first non-fiction book, and it is going to give me a fabulous opportunity to finish it without interruption. I can work all day and night, without worry of ignoring anyone, and finally finish some important thoughts and projects. I also have a couple of appointments, I never take time out for, plus I am going to see Byron Katie speak in the big city over two days.
Oh yes, I have BIG PLANS! Yet, yesterday was when it hit me... I am going to miss them being in my life, all day, every day. 10 and a half days apart from my best friend and my two precious boys. Our beautiful rhythm will slow down, it may even stop. That is when I realized something:
The more time you spend together with your family, the more you miss them when they are gone.
So (Oh MY!) I am going to miss them... and the next 10 and a half days will be a countdown to their return, while I try to focus on my big plans.
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