• Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - Introducing Boot Camp: Part II
BOOT CAMP has been just as tough on me as it has been on the kids... I think tougher really. Does anyone else struggle with being consistent?! It's always tough to get a new schedule going (I think I read once that you can expect about 2 weeks with young children)... but it's really been okay (yes, I know it's only Tuesday but I'm being optimistic here!).
I also turned off my hubby's laptop that sits on the coffee table upstairs... I didn't realize the little tidbits of time that I used up during the day to check on posts, comment on others', or check emails... I know there's been a couple of times that I feel like I don't know what to do next, and realize it must have been during those "little time frames" that I sat to check out the computer...
So... in being a "good example" to my children... I won't be online until the evenings when I've given time to myself to pray and then use the computer. I wasn't on a lot before... in fact, I rarely posted in the evening... I usually saved that for comments. I did my writing during the day, but that's going to change for now. I may even miss a couple of days... but my family is my first ministry and I need to make my house a home.
So... I just wanted to let you all know what was happening here. Hope things are going well for you and yours! I'm looking forward to sharing more with you soon!
In Him,
Amy
Read how our journey began, then follow along as we continue reviving the heartbeat in our home through BOOT CAMP!
I look forward to the next time you post, I'm really interestedin seeing what you choose for your curriculum. I love to see what others pick and choose.
Well, I'll pray for your boot camp to go smoother. I may need to start a boot camp of my own. We really do need to work on being more consistant, especially me. How can I expect my children to if I'm not. Please pray, that I find to strength to do this....I find it does take alot of strength (in the Lord) to become consistant.
These "boot camp" posts of yours describe me completely. I also struggle with consistency ... it's my biggest struggle, if truth be told. And I too, let the computer take snippets of my time that could be spent elsewhere doing more important things. I am eagerly looking forward to your next post!
Blessings ~ Diane
Good luck with your "boot camp". I think having TIME b/c of homeschooling is THE best blessing of homeschooling b/c we moms can work on "heart issues"... theirs and mine.
I have an agreement with myself that blogging is "reward time" after a day where homeschooling goals were met.
Good for you sticking to your routine with discipline.
Allison C.
Do you think you could set up a real boot camp that we moms could come to this summer??? I can be the queen of inconsistency...although I am getting better. I can't wait to hear about some of the new curricula you've been trying. BTW, did you see JenIG's blog on Valentine's Day???
I appreciate your posts. The computer can be a real time-sucker and I have to watch it in my days as well. It's just so easy to sit down "for a minute". I write a lot in my head that never makes it onto paper (or a screen). But I guess it's better to live life than to write about it. And someday I'll have more time to write!
Blessings to you and your family,
Rebeca
Thanks for sharing. I have been trying for years to be disciplined. Each year, I tell myself I can do it. Have failed miserably so far. I am still trying. Perhaps you can share some tips. Love your posts.
Okay, I know about my computer and consistency issues. But I never realized it was my tendency to over-plan (I do mean down to the tiniest detail) that was keeping me from being organized. I managed it until #4 was born, but juggling four kids, school, and all the other "stuff" just turned out to be too much.
Less detail, more prayer. Yup, I can work on that!
Do I struggle with being consistent? Now there's a question! Consistent with what? Getting nutritious meals on the table on time each day? Going to bed at a reasonable time? Remembering every day to show my family how much I love them? Keeping the house decently picked up and clean? Do I struggle with any of these things? Sigh. Do I really have to answer that question?
Once again I am turning the searchlight of honesty from others to myself. I can talk the talk, alright. Now I just gotta start walking the walk! Further thoughts on my blog. ;)
and a woman seeking the Lord's Will (daily), a wife (striv- ing to keep the romance alive), a "Smamma" (Step- mother) of one and a homeschooling mom of seven (I was never going to have child- ren), who starts every day over (after messing SOME thing up the day before), knowing God's grace is overflowing (just like my laundry), and so thankful He's blessed me more than I'll ever deserve.
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•Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - I'll check in
Well, I'll pray for your boot camp to go smoother. I may need to start a boot camp of my own. We really do need to work on being more consistant, especially me. How can I expect my children to if I'm not. Please pray, that I find to strength to do this....I find it does take alot of strength (in the Lord) to become consistant.
God Bless,
Amber