I fell backward into homeschooling Nathan this year (more on that in a post coming soon!), and as I sit typing this post, he is blaring music and dancing with an enthusiasm I can rarely muster. He has been dancing for as long as he has been able to stand on two legs – even before he could let go of supports and take independent steps. Often when he dances, I dance, too – in the kitchen, in the car, doesn’t matter where. We dance. I look silly at stoplights throwing my hands in the air with my SUV swaying to the beat, but I don’t care. Nathan has taught me how much fun it is to be silly, no matter your age. You should try it!
A couple of years ago, I came across a talk by Joseph Pearce where he shared, “Most of us are here to learn, but some of us are here to teach.” The statement stuck with me because it’s true. Many would look at Nathan and dismiss him as incapable of learning, never considering that he has much to teach others who are themselves willing to learn.
This is true. During the first ever proper nationwide lockdown I tried to do maths again but failed. But the spirit is what counts really after all. So I will look at group math lessons at a community college near here for the boring cold wet days in January.