It’s Christie here, and I can’t speak for David, but I’m going to document how I am currently seeing my daughters develop, and what incredible or frustrating things I am experiencing in mothering them.
Mindset Matters
I currently struggle with getting the balance in how much time I am doing the work of mothering and home educating — of the time spent seeing the girls. David and I have been on a journey to find the sweet spot in both of us working and raising our daughters. I don’t actually miss the kids when I’m away from them, but I feel guilt later in the quiet moments. I’m actively working on this mindset, and just today I felt a shift when I leaned into the present moment of being with them on my own:
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