Just thinking

Lots going through my brain right now!! I'm reading stuff right now about homeschooling and about instructing my kids' hearts. Meanwhile I have two little boys who are pushing every button and challenging every rule.

What kind of mom do I want to be? Who do I want my kids to be?

I'm so excited about teaching them at home and learning along with them. I can't wait to read the wonderful books and learn about Vivaldi and Rembrandt and other greats. I am excited to go out on nature walks and draw and paint. All the things that go along with Charlotte Mason are so inspiring to me. It is such a complete "curriculum" that I no longer worry about whether I can teach my kids all the things that public school teaches. I know my kids will KNOW much more than I ever learned in public school even if they aren't taught all the things I was taught. Just being able to influence their hearts and instruct them in God's love - what a responsibility and such a blessing.

How can I show them God is a part of everyday life?
How can I teach them to love God?
How can I help them to see their sin and think with their hearts?

Oh - and how can I teach them to clean up after themselves and that yes, you have to wash your hands EVERY time you go potty?
These are important things too!!

Lots of things to think about.