Homeschool and Beyond

Aug. 30, 2006

Day One. 179 to Go.

The first day of homeschooling is almost over, and I'm a whupped pup. PHEW! What a load of emotional and physical and every other -al strain it was today. I can see the beauty of routine and of having the kids busy again, but it's a non-stop day for me. Well, actually, I scheduled a 90 minute "lunch" break just for me into the day. It's really only about 30 minutes max of "alone" time (Bible time, mostly) for me since part of that 90 is fixing lunch, supervising chores, taking a walk or bike ride with kids, etc. One nice thing about starting school is that I get time to write letters again. While Rachel does her school work, I sit and write letters. It keeps me from getting too frustrated with the dawdling.

This year, we will be studying American History. Nathan is taking AP US History online through PA Homeschoolers which will be a boatload of work. I'm using Sonlight 7 (The Story of US) for the other three. Rachel will get picture books and gleanings from the read aloud time to the older kids. It will be so nice to get back to Sonlight. I've not used it for the past four or five years, I think. I'll be using Sonlight 1 for Rachel. It's time to re-read Charlotte's Web!

Right now, the house is a wreck, but the children are productively engaged, dinner is in the oven, and almost all of my chores are done. And, the after-school routine is about to begin which includes the children tidying the house. After a 4:45 supper, three of them leave for cheerleading and football, and maybe, just maybe Rachel will get to watch a long, long video all evening--as a treat for HER, mind you! (snicker)

P.S. I cheated on this entry. It's a copy and paste job from Xanga.

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Aug. 30, 2006 - Pep talks

Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

Is Rachel seven? When is her birthday? My daughter is almost 8, and she is sort of in grade 3--everything but reading level. I keep wondering if I should repeat a grade, but I don't know how to. The beauty of homeschooling is that she can be at one level in some things and another in others, and that is kind of where she is at. I sort of wish we had done grade two again--just changed some of the books. I am beginning to strongly dislike grade levels! In my mind she is still at grade 2, and I keep being surprised when she mentions grade 3.

Anyway, we can pep talk to each other. I needed it again today--hard, hard day. Is it me, or her?

No school tomorrow, as I need to get ready for our friend. I may do an art lesson in the afternoon, as the men have to go to a meeting. They plan to go fishing on Friday, so I may do school in the morning.

I feel a little worried, as my cooking attempts lately have been somewhat disastrous. (sp?). If I can summon up the energy tonight, I will blog about the latest one. Anyway, I have to cook for two men who can both cook better than I for the next five days! And I am on an emotional roller coaster these days!

I think "misery loves company" says it better tonight,
Karen

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Sep. 1, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by simplecountrylife

Small world, we do know each other!!! We had Mr. B. together and we talked a couple years ago at the sale in St. College. My dds take violin and piano lessons from Mrs. B. and I play for Mr. B. at community band, he is so much fun. Do you do ALL the stitching on your quilts by hand? I was trying to quilt but I have a problem getting my machine to do a 1/4 inch seem, the attachment doesn't let the presser foot move. Doing it by hand may be an option. We'll have to talk.

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Sep. 8, 2006 - Praying

Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

If you have been praying in the last 24 hours, I think it has done some good. I feel better tonight than I have felt all week--except that I am still struggling with a great lack of energy. We're trying to find out if there is something physically wrong just now--this fatigue seems more than the ordinary stuff. Hopefully I will know something within the next week.

Blessings,
Karen

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