Our Lives Change and We Continue to Learn

     Obviously this has not been the most consistent thing that I have ever done. Let's see, I think the last post I made in here was over a year ago...pretty sad I know.  Well, quite a bit has changed since October of 2009. We have added another member to our family, changed grades, moved to another state, and are creating a whole new support group up here in North Dakota. We are now schooling second grade and kindergarten. We have also started some basic preschool activities for our now three year old (fun stuff).  Hopefully, as  things are becoming more routine, I will be able to document our journey a little more consistently.
     I'm sure I will learn many things along this journey, but for now one of the best things I have learned is about motivation.  A day can be totally transformed with the right motivation. I'm not talking about bribes or rewards, just a little incentive for getting things accomplished in a timely manner. For example, yesterday I woke up to find several books scattered all over the living room couch. When I inquired as to why the school books were cluttering the couch, Aidan responded, "I wanted to get it done early so that I can see my friends tonight."  He had already completed all but one subject! Wow! How do I bottle that? I know that if I could, I'd definitely be rich.  In that one instant, I was on top of the world!