Ms.Unorganized

Sometimes I feel like our life is so chaotic. Mostly, its my fault. I do not properly manage my home. I know other homeschool moms with more kids that I have can do it well, so what is wrong with me? Is it spiritual? Why can't I just get organized and get stuff done and consistently do school for two consecutive months?

Aagh!

At some point I just have to stop belly-aching and JUST DO IT. But why does it seem so hard? Why does it seem like everyone else is doing a better job?

1:54 PM - Feb. 5, 2008 - post comment

I think most of us feel that way.

I'm sure everyone else does more, teaches more, enjoys more, loves more, etc. It's frustrating sometimes! But I have to remember that others are not my yardstick. I must do what God has called me to do and how He has called me to do it. Praying for you and I completely understand! Organization is not my strong suit either. I'm trying out the Managers of Their Homes Scheduling kit to make me more accountable to my kids and myself for the hours in our day.

Robin

kcmyworld - 2:24 PM - Feb. 5, 2008

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He,he

Okay, sis, here is a hug...HUmph.. None of us are there. We might look like it on the surface, but one thing I have learned is that no two homeschool families are alike. Don't do the compare thing because it will make you miserable, I speak from experience. I have been learning how to homeschool on my knees, and I don't say that flipitly. My best advice is to get a prayer journal and address one or two frusterations a time when you are praying, asking God for help. God will give you great ideas in prayer or bring someone across your path with an idea that is best for your family. I have cried out to God about my lack of home management skills and such. I have told my husband that it is so hard to do something I haven't been taught. He has wisely said, "Honey, we are like the pilgrims trying to start up a new thing, going against the flow of the culture." Hang in there. Perservere. I am still trying to overcome my flesh. Without this journey I would never have known how selfish I was. Homeschooling makes you see all the good and the bad because there is no running away from any problems.

God bless you.

momofsix - 8:28 PM - Feb. 5, 2008

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I feel like this a lot! In fact, today was one of those days where nothing got accomplished at all, dishes were piled, laundry was 4 ft high, and everyone was cranky and tired. Just want you to know I feel like this most days, too.

Things that have helped me get going are: caffeine!, green algae supplements, getting up earlier than my children, and much, much Prayer.

Your other commenters said it much better than me, but I wanted to let you know I feel the same way many days. :-) Here's some ((hugs))

- Robyn
(lentilsandrice.blogspot.com)

Robyn - 9:28 PM - Feb. 5, 2008

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Successes instead of Failures

What is about human nature that we automatically focus on what we haven't done instead of what God has helped us do!
In the past two months "God and You", the baby girl he loaned me have done the following things. (My list won't be complete because I am late for work!)
1. Written and had 2 articles published
2. Hosted Christmas dinner for your family
3. Made 2 beautiful birthday cakes and had 2 more birthday parties for your youngest sons.
4. Celebrated 4 more birthdays with family
5. Done on the average 20 loads of laundry a week x's 8 weeks is 160 loads of laundry
6. Started exercising
7. Lost 40+ lbs of weight
8. Cared for 3 small babies - 1 that has been teething and sick
9. Homeschooled your son and done projects with him
10. Taught your 3 year old how to sit in church, pick up after himself, play board games
11. Taught your 1 year old to walk
12. Teaching your 2 year to potty
13. Made beautiful jewelry for three of your family members for Christmas
14. Made gingerbread houses with your sons
15. ????
The list can go on but Dad is yelling for me.
Love, Mom
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Anonymous - 7:11 AM - Feb. 6, 2008

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Oh Girl, I know the feeling...I still go there some days. I try to go with the flow, but I'm not a go with the flow kinda woman...I have to be organized. Homeschooling has tested the limits of my organizations skills, leaving me frustrated. I try not to focus on what everyone else is doing because I get so overwhelmed and discouraged. When I have questions, I ask. Otherwise, I try to commit what we do to the Lord and go with it and if it needs changing, trust Him to let me know.

Hang in there. I will pray for you.

Hugs

Queenbrownshuga - 11:09 PM - Feb. 6, 2008

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Awwwwww...your mom is awesome!

Queenbrownshuga - 11:12 PM - Feb. 6, 2008

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