Swept up into the flow - learning a lesson in patience

There is rhythm moving through these days.  There are chickens, duck & children to feed, fences to be mended and built, schooling for 3 different ages and all sorts of learning that has to be done to prepare for the tomorrows.  I am taking small engine repair classes in February along with beekeeping classes.  Alyce is reading building books to prepare for all the building that will be going on.  Elijah, the 7 year old and I are learning guitar.  And finally, there has to be time for morning and evening hugs, book readings and answering lots of questions!

Everything that is done, has lots of help associated with it.   Normally, I would just 'get it done' and be done with it.  But, for instance, yesterday I had my pliers & screwdriver to remove the old rivits on the fence post.  Whereever one goes, so goes 3 children - "let me help".  And because this is a teaching and learning place for us all - PATIENCE is required.  But here is the funny part.  I was struggling with removing the rivits, and Elijah the 7 year old, gets his little hammer and pulls one out immediately!  I, on the other hand, was using several tools - other than a hammer - with no success. Once I started using the large screwdriver and hammer, the job was much easier.  Then, Camille, the 4 year old kept wanting to help also.  So I gave her the large screwdriver.  And don't you know, she actually pulled out 3 of them.  Then Charlie got his own hammer.

What did I learn today???  That when I don't have time limits, I can slow down.  I can take the time...there is no rush.  Truly, I say to myself  "stop" slow down and let the children help.