A Journey

Oct. 16, 2007

Bad Day

Today has not been my most productive teaching day. I have been HSing for just about 2 months now, and today is my worst day....so I decided to look up some other HSers and see if anyone else has bad days. Now I am making my own blog....My first!

My 6 year old is at the table doing worksheets...exactly what I wanted to avoid, but at least he's doing some school work....I have been struggling with the fact that being a "fun mom" does not come natualy to me....I wish it did! I have always wanted to be the 'fun mommy'....it seems like it takes money... to take them places, etc. Since HSing does not pay well, there are days that we don't have the gas money to go to the park.....not that I'm saying there aren't free things we could do.....we live 2 blocks from the river...talk about nature walks! I think the lack of money makes me feel paralyzed sometimes. This is what I am going to work on. I will ask God to help me make the best of what we have..... sounds easy, right?

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Oct. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by dawnkick

I just wanted to encourage you! I am also new to homeschooling this year. We started at the beginning of August. The kids were ready for a routine. Just because you are doing worksheets right now does not make you a bad mom. I would encourage you to look into free websites like SimplyCharlotteMason.com or notebookingpages.com or homeschoolhighlights.com for free ideas on doing some other activities. We have thrown out so many of the books we started the school year with because I didn't want to be a boring mom either, and my kids were BORED. We are also spending some time each week at our public library and checking out books and videos that go along with what we're studying that week. We try to play outside a lot and go for walks around our neighborhood and do nature studies. We cook together. We joined a homeschool group in our area that has a free field trip each month. We spend a couple days a week at church for a few hours.
Don't worry that you don't have the money to do more. God will provide. The most important thing is that your children are home with you where you can shape and mold their character, not a school. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength! Have fun blogging!!
Dawn

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Nov. 21, 2007 - Hang in There!

Posted by Deblily

Please DO come back and let us know how things are going!

Early homeschool is ALL about trial and error. It took me a few years to get into a groove. We had lots of fun in the meantime, though!

Try journalling here and reading the responses for some added encouragement.

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We are finishing our first year homeschooling. It has definitely been up and down, but well worth it!