Happy anniversary! Your tour of the town looks so fun. I’d love to live in a place that has buildings and cities from centuries ago. :)
Thank you for sharing what you’re learning in your course! I really appreciate the schedule section starts out with “observe.” I’m gradually growing into this. I often start planning a structure and schedule arbitrarily, without observing the natural rhythms and tasks we already have that are working. And then I disrupt them with throwing in “practice piano” right in the middle of the everyone’s-outside-playing time. So I’m trying to practice observation and actual needs right now as I plan our new rhythm, and this was a good reminder to stick to it!
When I first moved here, I was constantly in awe of how old the buildings and cities were—just thinking of the generations of people who walked the same streets made history come to life in a way that my school textbooks never did.
I'm so glad the point about observing is one that you can apply in your daily life. It can be hard to find the right balance between having our kids learn everything we want to teach them and letting them learn through what they are already experiencing. Starting with observing is a good way to find a rhythm that makes space for both. 💚
You inspired me! I just set some sprouting seeds to soak after reading this.
I am thinking I would like to add a baking day to my weekly rhythm. I already make our bread but my kids go through a lot of snacks so would like to make more homemade things for them.
I also think setting your self up for success can be applied in so many areas. One thing that has really helped me is to ask myself in the morning before I leave the house if I know what's for dinner. This gives me time to get meat defrosting or check if I have ingredients and helps ensure dinner happens in a more joyful and controlled way.
I was thinking of adding a baking day, too! We have it the other way around here—baking lots of snacks, but I am not consistent about baking bread because Germany has so many great options available for purchase. I want to master the skill, though, so I ought to make it part of our week.
Thanks for sharing the way you approach planning for dinner by addressing it in the morning. That's a great rhythm to add to the day!
Happy anniversary! Your tour of the town looks so fun. I’d love to live in a place that has buildings and cities from centuries ago. :)
Thank you for sharing what you’re learning in your course! I really appreciate the schedule section starts out with “observe.” I’m gradually growing into this. I often start planning a structure and schedule arbitrarily, without observing the natural rhythms and tasks we already have that are working. And then I disrupt them with throwing in “practice piano” right in the middle of the everyone’s-outside-playing time. So I’m trying to practice observation and actual needs right now as I plan our new rhythm, and this was a good reminder to stick to it!
Thanks as always for sharing! Blessings to you!
When I first moved here, I was constantly in awe of how old the buildings and cities were—just thinking of the generations of people who walked the same streets made history come to life in a way that my school textbooks never did.
I'm so glad the point about observing is one that you can apply in your daily life. It can be hard to find the right balance between having our kids learn everything we want to teach them and letting them learn through what they are already experiencing. Starting with observing is a good way to find a rhythm that makes space for both. 💚
Love reading about your life there in Germany, Rahel! I appreciate how intentionally you live and share glimpses with us!
You inspired me! I just set some sprouting seeds to soak after reading this.
I am thinking I would like to add a baking day to my weekly rhythm. I already make our bread but my kids go through a lot of snacks so would like to make more homemade things for them.
I also think setting your self up for success can be applied in so many areas. One thing that has really helped me is to ask myself in the morning before I leave the house if I know what's for dinner. This gives me time to get meat defrosting or check if I have ingredients and helps ensure dinner happens in a more joyful and controlled way.
I was thinking of adding a baking day, too! We have it the other way around here—baking lots of snacks, but I am not consistent about baking bread because Germany has so many great options available for purchase. I want to master the skill, though, so I ought to make it part of our week.
Thanks for sharing the way you approach planning for dinner by addressing it in the morning. That's a great rhythm to add to the day!