schools, volunteering, and quiet time

This is the first year that my kiddos attend different schools.   Last year and for the six years prior they attended the small Montessori school in our community.  I cannot say enough good things about this school and what it has provided my three kiddos.  They are capable of self-directed learning, they know to provide help to younger children who need it, and they understand that it is up to them to keep a clean, tidy and calm environment. 

This year my boys (grades 2 and 4) are attending public school.  Their transition was very smooth due mainly to the strong foundation they had received. 

All this means that I now volunteer at, not one, but two schools - and some days I feel depleted.
At the Montessori school I help organize the school auction, plus I have sewn nine class quilts over the past three years.  These take forever to make but generate a lot of money for the school.  At the public school I volunteer two days per week, during which time I read with first and second graders who need extra help.  I find volunteering very fulfilling but today - after a meeting at one school and reading with kiddos at another -  I was feeling like I needed a few minutes of quiet - so I stopped by my favorite "quiet place" - the local library.

And look what I found...

The Domino book brimming with creative decorating ideas, organized room by room.  And Jamie Oliver's new book full of gorgeous photography and yummy recipes - all inspired by Jamie's fruit and vegetable garden.

And some books on CD to keep me company while I knit.  I read these in college and loved them and am looking forward to enjoying them again.

And finally, a book brought home by my four-year-old today that is making me smile.  This serves to remind me why I do all I do and helps keep me going...

Comments

[Lisa Q]

When we go to the library, we bring home bags of books. I love to listen to books on CD and knit...I'm not one of those who can read and knit :) Sounds like you are very busy with volunteering, good for you for taking time for yourself!! That math fact book is such a keeper!