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It's probably mean to make them take a group picture at the park. Whoops! They, obviously, weren't into it.
This has been our first week transitioning out of Christmas break and into full-time homeschooling. Last semester Judah and Samuel (our two big boys, who are in school) were a part of a school that meets three days a week and then homeschools two. It was a nice middle ground for us. I needed that time to rest and breathe, but I still wanted to homeschool. Due to circumstances in the school we were required to pay more money each month until we decided that it would be better to full-time homeschool again. This change happened sooner than we expected and had planned for, but we're all embracing it.
I am very much in the midst of re-figuring out what it means to be solely responsible for their schooling. It is a transition, but this time I'm more prepared mentally and emotionally and I'm hoping that will make all the difference for me.
I plan to finally write a post on why we homeschool, as it's taken me three and a half years to fully understand and be able to communicate into words why. I'm blessed to spend my days with my four kids and I really do love it. I want to always remind myself of this on days that are tiring or difficult or challenging (like, when my daughter wakes up at 5:15 am again and my husband just so happens to be out of town for a few days). Blessed.
I'm so interested to hear your story behind homeschooling. I am a public school teacher and definitely have considered homeschool.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Did you read my recent post?
ReplyDeleteIf you get this gig figured out, let me know how it's done :-D
Seriously, don't forget that "home shcooling" is a way of life, not curriculum, book work, schedules, and measuring against anyone else's criteria for success - ANYONE else's.
And it. is. work. for. mom.
Maybe not even because they are home all day and you're responsible for their education, but more because you are balancing the mothering part through it all. You are the mother. Period. Teaching is just part of that, and my Beloved often reminds me "...if you have to choose, address the heart issues. They are more important than the work they get done by the end of the day."
I thought you were brave to do all the juggling you did in the Fall, Morgan. It's hard to do something unusual - in any aspect of life. Being deliberate in your decision is awesome, and being willing to change gears without guilt is almost unheard of.
I'm very blessed by watching your life.
Love you,
~Analene