Frontier Dreams: I will learn to love the skies I'm under

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

I will learn to love the skies I'm under

Sirius

Sirius high in the sky

Can you spot Sirius in the above photos?

more sunsets

My knitting buddy/lap warmer

chalkboard

My sanguine and melancholic temperaments have been battling it out lately. Truth be told, they are usually going head to head, but it seems more pronounced at the moment. I like to think sanguine wins more times than not, and if it doesn't, I can learn to love the skies I'm under.

Our house back in Oregon hasn't sold and I feel like it is sucking the life out of me. We had a small, glorious break of sorts with our bills, but very soon we will be dealing with the mortgage on that house eating up more than 80% of Kevin's paycheck. I trust that one way or another things will work out but oh, the sleepless nights spent worrying about it! Don't worry about anything, pray about everything - Wisdom from my K.

I am still in the planning stages of K's homeschooling. I am not too worried about it as we are only a about month behind and I plan on doing school year round anyways. We should be a able to catch up fast. In the meantime I have unknowingly been doing some unschooling with her. I didn't realize it until my friend Grace told me to read A Little Way of Homeschooling. What an uplifting book! I have been reading it every night before bed and am nearly finished. The book echoes what I have already been feeling in my heart and in my head - my relationship with K comes before schooling. I believe this to be true with all parent/child relationships and schooling methods - public, private, Waldorf, Montessori, homeschooling - you name it.

And on yet another random topic - I decided that I really need to get back on a schedule of waking up before my children and hopefully even blogging early in the morning. I just can't articulate anything after a long day and my writing has greatly suffered from trying to do so. Thank you to all of you that have stuck with me through these times. I hope that the pretty pictures helped a bit.

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Emily · 585 weeks ago

A few years ago we moved across the country and our old house never sold, so I totally know how you are feeling right now! Keep bright! And I can`t wait to read that book...I haven`t seen that one before.

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Mari · 585 weeks ago

Oh I love your title! I live in the Netherlands but I'm not from here and even though I have lived here for 11 years I'm still not used to the grey sky. This year I finally decided that instead of fighting it I need to learn to live with it, see the beauty in it. I will learn to love the skies I'm under will be my mantra to get through the gray winter. Thank you for that!

And I wish you best of luck with your house and good night sleep to you, house sold or not. I have notice that when waking up to worry I never can think of any good positive solutions to anything and have decided that it is physically impossible to have those during the night. Now if I worry in bed I only have to remind myself of that and I stop. That has been very helpful for me.

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Brandy · 585 weeks ago

Oh, I do pray that you are able to move that old house right on out of there. That homeschooling book looks really interesting. I was coming here to ask you what homeschool curriculum you use, ironically. ;-) Stay strong and, yes, blog. Writing helps so much to sort out the hard (and easy) things.

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heirloomseasons · 585 weeks ago

Oh my dear, you really need to give your melancholic sanguine friend a call ;)
XOXOOXOXOX

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Melissa 50p · 585 weeks ago

Hi! I've been reading your blog off and on for a few years - and I just wanted to say that I love your words and pictures. I find that I associate with the things you say quite often and I just think it's neat. Thanks for sharing little snippets of your days with us!

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Divina · 585 weeks ago

Our family was in a similar situation a few years ago, not being able to sell a house after a move. Eventually things worked out for us after a few years of waiting. Hopefully, you'll be able to sell your house soon!

I read A Little Way of Unschooling together with a local mom's group. I'm just now remembering that exactly one year ago, I even got to meet one of its contributors, Mike Aquilina, who has written many other great books! I can tell from your posts anyway that you are a natural homeschooler, whether you have a structured, planned ahead curriculum or not. The "schooling" is evident in your lifestyle.

Blessings on your family at this challenging time!

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Hisel · 585 weeks ago

Hello,

I have read here as (a silent reader) for a very long time because your blog inspires me alot, keeps me on the joyful side of parenting (thank you !).
So I am aware of what you and your family are going through, and I can only wish you all the better, hoping that days will get brighter for you.
Excuse me for my syntax, I'm not very used to writing in english (as I'm French, huh...).
May I add something ? In fact, the sky is both changing and everywhere the same. And maybe this is what makes the beauty of it ;)

Blessings to you all :)

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karen · 585 weeks ago

fingers crossed your house sells in the coming days. I love to buy houses but dread selling them.

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melanie · 585 weeks ago

Hoping and praying your house will sell soon! I'm sure everything will work out. Hang in there and know you are not alone! I've been a silent reader for quite some time and I find your blog very inspiring and uplifting. Thank you so much for the cheese info. I have on more question. Do you have some good natural facial care products?

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greenfreaks 68p · 585 weeks ago

oh i do hope your house sells. many many hugs. that is such an overwhelming pressure to have to deal with.
i love your insights on your daughter. i have had those as well, my relationship with the kids is so much more important than the school work. it all works it self out. the move is a big deal, giving yourselves time to adjust is always a good thing. finding a homeschool group that you click with (or starting your own if you have too) spending time doing crafts, reading books, exploring your new area, those are all valid ways to spend a homeschooling day.
much love to you and your family

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Jennifer · 585 weeks ago

You are such an inspiration, I love seeing your pretty pictures and reading your warm words. Best wishes from the Ozarks.

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Sarah · 585 weeks ago

I really hope things work out and that you can soon find peace of mind and truly settle into your new home and homeschooling rhythm without these worries. Thank you for the book recommendation, it does sound interesting. Warmly, Sarah

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Stacey · 585 weeks ago

Oh, I am going to keep you and your family in my prayers! I hope that house sells soon. You are right - try not to worry; it will all work out. I have had my eye on 'A Little Way of Homeschooling' for awhile - thanks for the comments on that! I would agree with you that your relationship with your children comes first, and definitely not to worry about 'being behind' or 'catching up.' I have a problem with that myself, if something gets me 'behind schedule.' I try to remind myself not to obsess about where we 'should be' but just relax, stay in the moment, and focus on where we are. I do keep in mind general goals for the year, of course, which I'm sure you have, too. And if you are schooling all year, you will definitely not need to worry - you have so much more time and flexibility than a school schedule has. Thanks for the beautiful photos and all the inspiration you give. : ) Best wishes to you in this time of transition.

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boatbaby2 85p · 585 weeks ago

Yeah, sometimes i wake up int he morning, look at what I blogged and say ~ WHOA! edit edit edit!
Hang in there!

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Taryn Kae Wilson · 585 weeks ago

Nicole,
I hope your house sells soon! I worry about things and so often I forget to pray. Why do I always forget to pray? I need reminders. :)

Love to you!
Taryn

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Heather · 585 weeks ago

I have been there-- oh, how I have been there! Praying that your eyes keep looking forward, to the newness of spring, to the adventure of watching a new place come to life, to the relief you will feel when the past chapter is really and truly closed with your old home.

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lori · 584 weeks ago

sending hugs! everything will be okay, it really and truly will. and i loved the comment that the skies are the same the world over (as are our worries). love your beautiful pictures and that gorgeous boy of yours. and his vest. agg, SO cute!!

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