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Yesterday was our first day of school. We had a great day together! At the end of the day Samuel told Eric, "I had a great first day of school! I can't wait until the second day!" Well, at least I (we) succeeded for one day.
Our goals for this year are: 1. Love God, 2. Love each other, 3. Have fun. Something that I hear from people all the time is how patient I must be to homeschool and that they could never have enough patience to do it.
Well, are you ready for the truth? I don't have some superhuman amount of patience (or, even an above average amount) or any other special gift that makes me some amazing homeschool teacher-mom. Homeschooling is a choice that we make because we believe it's best for our children and family and, just like anything else you commit to, you work hard and make it work. I don't think it's so much that I have a lot of patience, but maybe that I'm completely lacking in patience and God wants it to be a (never stinking ending) lesson for me.
Second grade and kindergarten
Pre-school and baby school (as we like to say)
This year is our first year having two kids officially in school. Samuel is already way ahead of his grade, which makes things much easier (total blessing of homeschool- he's learned right along with Judah!). Last year Silas and Finley were both super clingy during our school time, but so far it's been a lot easier and they seem to be either participating in an age-appropriate activity at the table or playing by themselves. I know it is only the second day of school, so ask me again in a few months.
Each morning we start school with a time for them to write whatever they want in their journals. Judah's journal entry yesterday was TOO cute.
Oh, love this!
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Oh, wonderful! I like gleaning ideas from other homeschoolers. Yesterday was our first day of (home)school, too. The best part was when Addison leaned over to me during her reading lesson & with a big smile said, "I LOVE school, mommy!"
ReplyDeletemy goodness they are soooooooooooo adorable - loved seeing last years shot too! Way to humbly embrace such a precious and pivotal role in their lives - you're my hero!
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Oh, I totally get the never-ending lesson on patience. Made me laugh and cry at the same time because I'm so there with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm nervous about the baby thing this year because mine is just at the age to get into a lot of trouble and need a lot of attention... which is why I need another. So they can entertain each other while I homeschool the older two. (That's a valid reason to have another baby, right?)
i'm getting excited for our first day of homeschool too :)
ReplyDeletei started school yesterday...wow! junior year...
ReplyDeletei don't know how my mom does it with homeschooling 5 kids. good for you on doing it!
they're so cute!! that journal entry is awesome! we started today. it was a surprisingly smooth day. i'm hoping that the rest of the year follows suit. :) i'm glad you've had a good start too!
ReplyDeleteoh, and i totally agree about the choice thing. i do not have any more patience than the next person, probably less. we made this choice because it's best for our family not because i'm an amazing mom who can 'handle it'. some days i definitely can't 'handle it'. i'm glad we've made this choice though and even on the worst days, i know it's what we're supposed to be doing.
Very cool! I was homeschooled. Do you use a prepared curriculum or devise your own? Is your state strict about homeschooling. I have siblings that are homeschooled and our state is super strict about what they learn and documentation, so I'm curious :)
ReplyDelete"I love school. Ya hool." HAHAHAHA. Geez, look how much they've grown in a year. So nuts.
ReplyDeleteI think I've told you before, but I'm really interested in home schooling. I'm not sure that it is the right choice for me and my family (who knows, that may change!), but I'm fascinated by it as an idea. And I really feel like I could learn a thing or two from home schooling parents on time management and priority setting.
ReplyDeleteBecause you're right - at the end of the day, one accomplishes things that one makes it a priority to accomplish.
you're simply amazing, my friend. i want to home-school too but when they begin maybe third grade. i can't wait to see more of the home schooling adventures!
ReplyDeleteYour little ones are too cute! I bet school is so fun!!! Can P join : )
ReplyDeletelove this :) part of me would love to homeschool my kids...and I can just imagine having the same things said to me about patience, etc if I did...but in reality I'm just like you...I definitely don't have an extraordinary amount of patience! Happy new school year...we only have another 15 weeks before our school year is done! Tatum xx
ReplyDeletethe more i read you and know you, the more i love you! how did we NOT spend more time together at BlogHer?!? =)
ReplyDeletei love this so much.
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