I can learn all of the things that I somehow missed during my own education.
Things like...
the height of a Cormorant (and even what a cormorant is)
how many seconds are in a year (I'd type it for you, but I've already forgotten and Jerald is asleep so I can't ask)
How to read a map (okay, I didn't miss this...but my kids are better at it than I am)
How it's possible to read while hanging upside down
That potty training a strongwilled child is more difficult than calculus
Tonight, brought one of those moments where I remember I am ill-equipped for this job. Yet I am so blessed by it. While watching a documentary about Thomas Jefferson, I was surprised to learn that he and John Adams both died on the same day. (July 4, 1826 in case you are wondering) I was even more surprised to learn that Jerald has known this information "for several years, at least since I was five or so".
By the way, James Monroe also died the same day just a few years later. I didn't learn that from the documentary. Jerald went and grabbed the book and showed me exactly where he read it a very long time ago.
It so blesses me in these moments, to see his love for learning, his passion for truth and his sincere desire to educate others. It also amuses me to see his brilliance right next to his failings and it reminds that we all have strengths and weaknesses.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Yes, we know that little fact as well. John Adams being someone's favorite president and all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful moments to treasure and keep us focues.
Thanks for this wonderful reminder of the gifts of homeschooling. It's easy to forget that we are still students, too, somtimes.
ReplyDeleteA bit late but...Happy Valentine's Day to you & your entire family. xo