Grateful for Change!

​This year has been one of tremendous changes, not only in my life, but in the lives of those closest to me. 

1. My husband and I made the commitment to homeschool our son
2. My oldest son quit his chorus after 4 years of participation.
3. My oldest has decided to quit playing the violin and will begin Cello Lessons in January.
4. I began an MEd program and changed my concentration, but hope to complete the program July 2018
5. I downsized from a Honda Odyssey to a Volvo Station Wagon.

Of all the changes, the new vehicle has caused me the greatest frustration.  I don’t know what possessed me to think that moving from a vehicle which seats eight to one which seats five was a good idea.  I love me car, but it is impossible to transport more than four people comfortably.
My husband and I both work full time for homeschool has definitely been an adventure.  My son would like to continue homeschooling, while I would like for him to return to the wonderful all boys school that he left May 2017.  We will see what happens.
I will admit that I my son’s leaving chorus and deciding to quit playing the violin were initially hard for me to accept.  No, I don’t live vicariously through my son, but I have put so much time and effort into volunteering with chorus, and driving him across the city to multiple performances that I felt and feel the void in our lives.  I loved the Holiday Season as it truly felt like Christmas and I enjoyed hearing the children sing my favorite Christmas songs.
As for the violin, as a Suzuki Parent, I am just as invested in lessons as my son.  I must attend all of his lessons and practice with him.   However, the change to cello will be for the best.  He will also learn to play drums this year, so that is definitely a plus!
I am enjoying the learning process of the M.Ed program, but my eyes and heart are already focused on applying to PhD programs to begin in 2019.  
Yes, there have been many changes, but all have brought something new to my life, and for that I am grateful.