The joy of being a mom with a school-age daughter is that I learn something new every day! College Girl shares so many facts, stories, and anecdotes about her classes and studies. In the last few weeks my knowledge has expanded on the topics of Thomas More, Augustine, the Greek Orthodox Church and the Gospel of Mark. I've also had a refresher on German verbs and discussed precipitation. When she gets home from school we chatter like two birds ~
I enjoy the exchange of ideas and information. It's an interesting stage of parenthood - I learn as much or more than I 'teach' now, unlike the days when she was in elementary school. Rare are the times I am asked for a definition or explanation.
We have discussions and debates, which are deep and varied. I think these discussions give us each an opportunity to reflect on why we think and feel the way we do about things. Since her reading is mandatory as opposed to pleasure, I share with her the books I am reading - a few of which I selected after talking to her about a particular topic.
At the close of each day, I am grateful to still be learning~
I am glad to practice critical thinking, and to share my thoughts and feelings with this special young woman.
I am taking some time to recover from back problems. Thanks for visiting. Hope to be up and around soon.
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