I've realized i've been having a hard time with the patterns, not because I don't like them, but because I think I have more wiggle room than I'm used to having! When I used to take lessons with my horses, I felt that I could never even ride my own horse without having the instructor there. I didn't have a full view picture of what we were doing, so was afraid to mess things up.
So it was difficult starting level 1 and not have somebody telling me if what I was doing was correct! But it was a step by step process, and I progressed.
Now the patterns are more of a checklist...which can be step by step. They really are fantastic and have me thinking much more creatively and for myself. But I feel scattered. I need to create for myself a plan each day(isn't that what I try to do for people I teach?) to begin with the end in mind, and be ready to adjust to fit the situation. I know these things, just need to put them to practice.
The boys are doing well. Although I'm getting frustrated about Tuckers weight situation. We started a new hay this week which is supposed to be a weight builder, so we'll see.