OK, so this is panning out to be a busier month than I thought. We had company on Sunday night from our Sunday school class. One couple was a new couple to our class, and then the other people were a family that we have had over before and are become good friends with. Last night we had Stephanie come. We love Stephanie. She's so gracious when she comes over. Anything I feed her she likes. Anything we do she likes. Well, except Dusty's jokes. Those she tolerates, at best. :) It's hilarious. She's a very busy woman (yes, woman. I said that word specifically, Stephanie), so it's difficult for us to plan a time together. This visit we scheduled on Feb. 17. Last night we scheduled our next time together as March 28. Funny that we have to schedule three weeks in advance.
Hannah loves to spell. Any time we spell a word for her, she LOVES it. Then she wants us to tell her a word to spell. She's amazing. I'm not really sure how to handle Seth's learning right now. Maybe I just need to lay off, but I feel like I've been saying that for a while now. He just doesn't seem to care right now. Hannah does and always has, so I don't really know how to deal with a child that doesn't. Not that there's anything wrong with either of them, it's just different and I don't do change well. :)
Spiritual Honesty coming up.
So Tricia posted a blog about apathy. Apathy is one of those things I seriously struggle with. What do I care that this person or that doesn't know Jesus? I know Him, my husband, my parents, and I'm teaching my kids in a Biblical manner (usually), so isn't that all that matters? I know the answer is no, and it's not just the Sunday school answer, it's the obviously Godly answer. I just have such a hard time sacrificing my time for other people when I have my own family to care about, take care of, and teach. I need to be spending more time reading the Bible and praying because I know that I would be more tolerant and patient with the annoyances that go on in my daily life. If I did, then I would maybe be more encouraged to stick it out in difficult situations instead of turning tail and running. If I did read, then maybe I could work out ways that I would want to do missions and help others. I just have a lot to think about. Why don't I want to study more? Why don't I want to spend more time invested in others' spirituality? Lots to think about. I wonder if it'll have any lasting results.
As far as Seth, just be patient and relax. As you do, just make teaching him things a part of everyday activities. Keep things fun and he'll learn without realizing. Again, as you know, all kids are different and learn at different stages and he will be just as special in his own way, in his own time. You're a great mom. Just enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mary. Don't forget that Seth IS listening when you and Hannah are "spelling." He's a sponge and you'll be surprised one day when he begins spouting his wealth of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteYour mom is right. Each child is an individual and will act and react differently, but every child is a sponge. Don't ever do anything that would make him feel that his sister is his superior. If you even think it, he will know it. But you are a great mom, and already know these things instinctively.
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