The boys and hubby are off camping with the Indian Guides this weekend. It is the last outing for the season. Jake will officially graduate from the group. He'll still go to the outings next year though. But he gets to go through the ritual of moving on this year. He's very excited about that! His best friend graduated last year but still participates in the outing and such since he also has a little brother in the group. So they get to go and be the "big" kids now. They LOVE it.
Time alone, for me, is so vital. It helps me to clear my head and appreciate them more when they return. One thing I was thinking about this morning was relating to all the time I get to spend with them since we educate at home. One thing in particular that warms my heart is the great love the boys have for books. Adam is a huge devourer of books. Jake loves to read, but not to the extent that Adam does. What makes me so happy is seeing them involved in some really interesting story. Giving them the gift of reading is one of the most important things I can do for them. Encouraging a love of books and exposure to a variety of books are things that are priceless.
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Absolutely! I hope you enjoyed your quiet weekend, got some knitting done, and loved on all your men when they got home. From a mom of five, alone time rocks.