So how are things going on your quest for the New Year?  Are you getting on T.R.A.C.K.? 

Picking up and cleaning the entire house on a fast time frame is always a tough time with the kids for me.  I've come to expect all the character traits and heart issues that I've neglected or need attention to come "shining through". 

Even though it's hard, I know I need to be thankful for those moments too, cuz it certainly lets me know what we need to be working on!  So often those who don't homeschool put us in a box by asking "how many hours we spend" doing school.  But "school" is more than reading, writing and arithmetic... our children are learning constantly... it doesn't need to be called "school" to warrant whether their brains, or hearts are in session. 

Don't forget that as you call on your children for help (or ask them to be quiet, play nicely, or whatever part they play while you're organizing) that the Lord may use this time to reveal "issues" in each child.  Instead of getting frustrated (as I still struggle with) remember that there's life lessons to learn in every moment (some lessons are more time consuming than others...) and pray that the Lord would use them to help not only your child become what the Lord wills, but you as well.

SHARE and Tell:

• What have your stuggles while getting on T.R.A.C.K.?
  
• What were your accomplishments?
• How did your children do, help, hinder, ect?
• How did the Lord bless you? (What did He teach you...)

Thanks for sharing!  May the Lord bless as we glorify Him in taking care of our home... and those who live within it!

In Him,
Amy