Jan. 12, 2006 - First regular (is there such a thing) week of homeschool
Well I started put this past Monday with curriculum typed out, schedules typed and posted, rules talked about, etc., etc., etc... Monday went AWESOME. Right on schedule. Tuesday starting showing a little weakness in the "original plan" when I realized that my darling little Isabella (20 mo. old) wasn't going to stand for Mommy paying more attention to big sister than her.... So we took a step back and analyzed the schedule... and went outside for a game of kick ball with both girls (this counted as PE, guidance, recess, and even some science) :) Wednesday Carly woke up with Strep throat, so we spent the day at the doctor, pharmacy and in the bed. Thursday, she woke up feeling great so we continued with our plans and started our homeschool classes at the YMCA (Art enrichment & PE).... and this afternoon little Bella took a long nap after swimming at the YMCA, so Carly & I got caught up on the rest of our school work...She took her first spelling test - got 100%- Yippeee !!!
Tomorrow will be the last day of the first week.... Wow- I cannot believe the week went by so VERY quickly. This morning as I was having a quick conversation with God, feeling the pressure of not getting alot done so far for the week, I was saying- WHAT WAS I THINKING ?? 
Can I really do this? Would Carly have been better off at school this week? Well, let me tell you, God was quick to say to me, in His ever so gentle way------ IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU 
----- I asked you to homeschool and Carly is MINE and you are to be OBEDIANT..... Immediatley I felt like I was planning way too much on my own and not enough with God by my side :) I forgot to think about all the the great family time we have had together this week, how Carly has gotten really close to Isabella and even gets lots of kisses and less hair pulling, how Mommy got lots of kisses & hugs through out the days from Carly, how Carly got to do her bible devotion time everyday and memorized a scripture and most importantly how we have been a calm, and laid back family every night this week !!!
Well I am defineatly looking forward to the next week, and the next and the next, etc..... I am sure I will have some great days & some stressful ones BUT I will continue to look for guidance :)
Comments
Jan. 13, 2006 - Regular week
Posted by Wendy
Hey Teresa, Sounds like you had a great week, even with strep! God is so good! He is going to bless you for your obedience in ways you never dreamed; hugs and kisses, laid back family time, closer relationships just to name a few. I am thrilled to hear of your success! I can't wait for field trips and play dates with you guys!
Welcome to my world!
We love you!
The Webbs
Jan. 17, 2006 - Hi Friend!!!
Posted by blessed2bamommy
Great reading your blog and keeping up on you that way :-) Thanks for sharing what the Lord showed you.
Praising Him,
Kim
