Most anything we cherish has come with a heavy price tag. His eyes twinkled, his smile seemed to cause the room to glow. It will forever be etched in my memory. It was a snapshot of enthusiasm working it's magic. And even though the daily routine of learning to read had it's challenges, there was always a kind word and enthusiasm expressed on how he was doing during the process.
Enthusiasm is able to communicate hope and give endurance to the weary.
It is an incredibly important part of nurturing a homeschool family, as anyone with any longevity homeschooling will tell you. That and a side order of humor. Like a burger without fries, enthusiasm is lost without an accompanying laugh track. It's time to put away the stern school marm stuff and lighten up a little. We only get to do this once, so put on a new pair of glasses.