I felt worn out, sick and tired last Wednesday. One of the major benefits of homeschooling is flexibiltiy! We can do school inside or outside, we can do it early or late (though I prefer early! You never know what can pop up late in the day, especially as a Pastor.) We can dress up, or be casual, and if necessary, we can have a day off! Last Wednesday I felt bad – not debilitated, but just “blah”. My husband said “Take a day off” my aching head said “Take a day off” and my children enthusiastically cheered “Let’s take a day off!” We took a day off.
I rested. I read 100 pages of a book that I have been trying to read for the last, I don’t know, 9 years?? Ok, I exaggerate, but it’s been a while. I also did some quiet little “one on one” projects with Leslie. I feel like I neglect her and Laci since I don’t officially “homeschool” them. But, when it came time to finish the day, I felt like a ZERO. I didn’t feel like I had done anything, and even though I rested, as in “not doing any work”, I didn’t sleep. So I was as tired as always. I found in my little experiment that work gives you a good feeling. The next time I feel “blah” and not really “sick” I am going ahead with my usual schedule. I think I’ll feel better in the long run. I hope I won’t feel like a big ZERO!
And I can’t end a post on work and not quote one of my faves, Andy Griffith, from an episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” (or “TAGS”) called “Opie and the Spoiled Kid.” If you ever have the chance to watch it, you won’t be sorry. It’s a great show, every episode teaches a great lesson and is funny.

Andy to Opie: “You do feel good after workin‘, don’t you?
Opie: “Uh huh. Good and tired.”
Andy: “Well, as you grow the work will get bigger and that good feelin‘ will get bigger. You understand?”
Opie: “Yeah. The older I get, the tireder I get.”

And, boy, is that the truth! Speaking of work, I better go get busy!