When I am pre-occupied, the kids know what to do. They keep busy. There is no question about what needs to be done around here. They know to do their homework. They know to get ready for the next day. They know that they can play when they are done with their work.
They know they can do whatever they set their minds to. They are independent. They love to take on something new. They love to do something different. Having options makes them happy. I think about what we did this time last year.
We have done some different things. This year, we got sick all at the same time. We did not have much to do this time. We know we can do some things differently. We know we have choices. When faced with adversity. It is good to have options. That is the lesson learned this time around.