Getting back to our unroutine

I know its not really fall yet according to the earth's positioning, but since back to school time is here, it feels like fall. For us, back to school means back to family. While most of our neighborhood friends are attending school, we get to spend more time together, the boys and me. It feels so wonderful to have them back!

Since returning from our trip up north, we've been getting back to the "unroutine" of unschooling. Rather than follow a schedule, we simply try to fill our days with activities that interest us. Of course there are still distractions like dentist visits and my work schedule. I seem to have a huge mental list of "should do", "would like to do" and "would love to do." Its becoming a question of discipline and balance. I remind myself we need to nourish our souls and take care of our bodies. We can't do it all. We do need down time.

Its hard to allow for down time though when you know time goes by so quickly. Because of this, I find myself gravitating to the "would love to do" list. The lawn needs mowing but isn't it fun to watch our Yumi play in the grass? She won't be a kitten forever. We really should clean up and organize our bedrooms, but the sun is shining and its 70 degrees! All too soon it will be below zero and dark.

I'm the type of person who would rather live life like its our last day. The beauty of unschooling allows us to learn from this full lifestyle. I just have to let go sometimes of the doubts, walk in the grass in my barefeet, look up at the clouds and take a deep breath.