behind the scenes

It's been busy over here, that nice kind of summer busy that sees us working together

and playing together and enjoying all the family time. I've been getting some time to work, which has been a treat- doing some volunteer work for Enki Education, which is so much fun and exactly right for me right now.

I also have big plans for the fall- I'm going to be starting a little pre-school/ play group at our house for some of my friend's kids. It will be based on Enki principles ( I am eagerly waiting for the teacher training program to start up again to call myself a true Enki teacher- I will be there with bells on as soon as the program is announced!) and I'm pretty excited about it and what it could lead up to.

I have been busily working to get ready- making toys and costumes and such, learning circle songs and rhymes, reading and making lists like a mad-woman. When I met with the parents at the beginning of the summer everyone was really keen on the preschool idea, and also excited to talk about the future- with the potential of starting a school which is the great big dream- something I've been thinking about for a very long time.

For now I am starting small- just 4 kids one day a week- making sure I don't jump in over my head or overwhelm our family rhythm. Besides, I don't think I could be away from my baby any longer than that!

And since the idea of trying to lead the preschool with a baby seemed a little overwhelming, we are really lucky to have my mom close by (for lots of other reasons too!). She will take him while I am busy with the other kiddos and I think he will do just fine. Today I even managed to attend a meditation and talk all by myself and he hardly missed me.

I have some projects that I've been working on for the preschool that I will share soon, and I plan to do a giveaway in the next couple days, so stay tuned!

good night.