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Posted by
Krista on
Sep 17, 2010

Submitted by Krista on September 17, 2010 - 12:00am

Surviving September?

I am overwhelmed, exhausted and already so far behind on everything. Oh, the joys of the start of school! We were warned by other parents that when Benjamin entered the full days of Grade One and Jessica started half-day kindergarten, it would be the craziest year ever. And as if that weren’t spicy enough, our kids were also designated to a new school. Ack! Anybody else out there feel like they’re being tumbled in a washing machine? I think I’m in the spin cycle.

In reaction to the chaos, we hurriedly finished the last components of the Kindness lesson simply for the sake of getting it done, and now we’re winded and wide-eyed, trying to figure out what comes next. Both Rob and I are almost jumpy at the thought of even one tiny, extra commitment. It seems overwhelming to start a new lesson when we’re already feeling robbed of every shred of spare time. Yet the kids have had such fun with Kids of Integrity, and we’ve all gotten so much out of it, that we don’t just want to quit. So . . . 

  • Do we take a little break until school settles into more of a routine and we’re feeling human again? 
  • Do we keep at it and intentionally make time for the lessons, no matter what else comes down the pike? 
  • Do we slow down and just do what we can, when we can? 

I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all answer, but we sure would love to hear what you have decided to do. We know there are organized, relaxed, multi-tasking folks out there! Someone must have a nugget of wisdom for those of us whose brains resemble soggy corn flakes. Please leave a comment and tell us how Kids of Integrity fits into your September chaos.

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Submitted by Sharon Hurdell on October 5, 2010 - 3:02am.

Did you try asking the family about ways to make more time available.
When all else fails & you know your priorities are correct, do what you can by maybe prolonging the lessons or wait as speeding through lessons may leave them lost instead.
I am a grandmother but when I had my children with a very demanding job, stressed to the limit, my older sons helped their younger brothers and took on helping with extra household chores to make our home life more peaceful.
I just downloaded the lessons as I am babysitting two of my grandchildren & facing how to teach them about God.
I'm still trying to figure out how I found the site. Divine leading.
I would say good-luck but it always seems so inappropriate as luck is not a factor so God bless.

Submitted by Krista, Kids of Integrity on October 5, 2010 - 1:01pm.

Dearest Sharon--
Bless you, bless you, bless you for sharing of your wisdom and experience! I am always SO thankful for those of you who speak calm, thoughful words because you've "been there, done that".

When I read your first line I was struck by the simplicity of the suggestion and the wonderful common sense. Of course we should discuss this as a family! Duh! Why didn't I think of that? That would help get us all on the same page and help the kids understand the shift in this season of our lives.

I'm so glad you found this site and glad you are speaking into the lives of your grandchildren. Thank you for taking the time to drop a note. I'm sure I'm not the only one who needed to hear it. May God lavish his love upon you...even for a thousand generations (Exodus 20:6). Krista

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