Sep. 12, 2006
Round! Like a Circle in a Spiral...
Posted in Homeschool Journey
Does anyone else remember the song Windmills of My Mind? I don't remember it from when it came out, but my mom had a piano book of pop songs from the 60s and 70s, and it was in there. Well, sing it fast enough, and you'll get an idea of how I've felt lately. No time to sit. No time to be. Just time to do and do and do. (Which reminds me of another song, Scooby doo-bee doo!)
School is fine, I guess. I don't seem to have that enthusiasm that I long to have. Where's the fun? Where's the thrill? Is it me? Do I need a new challenge in my life to make all the other areas of my life more sparkly and interesting? I think I miss taking classes.
Tonight, I have a huge pile of ironing, so I thought I'd do something I rarely (never?) do--turn on the TV during the evening news and Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and watch while I iron. I thought it would help to motivate me to actually get all the ironing done instead of just most of the ironing!
Everyone except Nathan is at practice, so the house is quiet. I have to help him (or help to motivate him) to write his first essay for AP US History. It's a daunting class with a ton of work and reading. He spent three hours yesterday reading and outlining, and I bet he has another two or three tonight! If nothing else, perhaps this course will help him to manage his time better.
Ah, is it 6:02? Time to investigate the evening news!
Comments
Sep. 12, 2006 - Nathan's AP class
Posted by totustuus
I'm starting to find the same thing with some of my courses, as well. That is that I'm spending large blocks of time (2 to 3 hours) just working on one subject. There are so many PAPERS and DEADLINES!!! I guess I need to get used to high school since I've got 4 years of it staring me in the face. (and I'm not even going to THINK about college...)
But I'm praying for all you guys and I hope your school year goes well!
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Sep. 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by quietcajun
That song reminds me of the Muppet Show!!! LOL
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Sep. 12, 2006 - I hear you!
Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom
You've read my blog recently so I don't have to explain.
Sometimes when I feel like this, I think "if only I could spend an afternoon, or better yet, a day just doing cross-stitch on a new project, without having to worry about meals, laundry, a dirty house, and all that" That would be bliss! Then I think, I would rather have my family and all that entails than all the free time in the world.
It would still be nice to cross-stitch though.
Keep plugging away at it. Maybe the excitement will return soon.
Blessings,
Karen
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Sep. 17, 2006 - dryness
Posted by LindaUlmer
You've arrived at a period of dryness. This is your chance to do what is right and good not because you feel like it and find pleasure in it but because you are committed to doing what is right and good! The book I read this summer spoke of the author's growing accustomed to her daily schedule to the point that it was boring. Only then was she able to offer up every menial and regular and boring and unpleasant thing to Jesus. The offering is worth more when it is hard to give! So rejoice that you have the opportunity to show God and your family how much you love them by picking up that cross and following Jesus. You are on the path to a deeper Christian walk. So many saints suffered periods of doubt, failure, criticism, and dryness. It is not surprising or abnormal that it would happen to you.
Boy, that turned into a sermon! Anyway, I'll be praying for you.
Something funny: Everytime I say "Oh, brother!" to David which is quite frequently some days, he responds with "Yes, sister?". To which I respond again "Oh, brother!". What that has to do with anything I don't know but hey comments don't have to be coherent and sensible, do they? :*)
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Sep. 18, 2006 - Ugh colds!
Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom
So sorry you are miserable. Hope the drip stops soon. Is it raining today where you are? It is here, and I'm only a few hours (like 6-7) northwest of you, I think.
I got my results back. I think I will email you, rather than bare all here just now.
Blessings,
Karen
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