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Why can't we stop moving!

2:34 PM, Jul. 18, 2007 .. Posted in Our Lighthouse School Korner .. 3 comments .. Link

We have moved every year since I started teaching the kids. As much as I think this is funny...it is not so much!! IYKWIM? I am frustrated that they don't know as much as I wouldv'e liked them to. But then again...I have relaxed a little knowing that this is what God must want.., slow paced. I didn't want to really start anything really rigorous until age 9. In the better late than early catagory. I feel really pressured by the family..(I come from a long line of PS teachers that have the mentality that only PS can do.) At times I feel really scrutinized and threatened that they will do something behind my back b/c I am not where they think my children shouold be. They are already frowning b/c my 8 year old son doesn't know how to read. I know that he has some major issues. He has a lot of SI issues, some of which we overcame! I know that he has dislexia or like problems and also other times I see that it is the SI where it is in there, but it frustrates him that he can't get it out! I am going to have my SIL tutor him...she used to be a private tutor before her kids...and she has helped practically all the boys in the family anyway...she is fine with me homeschooling and I feel really guinuinly wants to help. I wish I could say the same thing about my sis! She took my oldest DD 9 for the summer and now I think she is trying to see what she knows...I hope I am wrong! She bought her a multipulication chart, which she has done no multipulcation as of yet! ((GASP!!!!)) It would really bother me if she took it upon herself to teach her this w/o asking me first...I wish my sister and I had a better relationship, but I can't have something that is just not there and not recipicated. Meanwhile, I want my DD to come home! Not so much as the school stuff, but I just miss her! :( She has NEVER been away this long!

Planning...

11:02 AM, May. 31, 2007 .. Posted in Our Lighthouse School Korner .. 0 comments .. Link

It is that time of year again...where your mind is busy thinking of plans for next year. This year has been tough! I don't feel like we got much done. We packed most our things because we had to show the house, then we stayed, now we are packing again?? Not even sure about that. I do know one thing though...even though I don't know...God does! I have been thanking God for showing me His mercy and grace even in chaos! I am trying to have the mind frame of God TOTALLY showing me HOW He wants me to school them, even if we are not settled. God has been really showing an ugly side of control with me! I want to give it up, but it hasn't been easy. He has taken me to a place though that chaos surrounds me and the only thing I can do is look up!

I have been "looking" at those that do an eclectic or notebooking approach. I have always been interested in the but felt like I lacked the key to do so. Well, I know that I can do all things through Him...so I just need to put that into action! My kids REALLY love this approach as well. We used to do this and then kinda lost it....so I am trying to give it over to Him....so we shall see! :)

Such a long time....

8:57 PM, May. 4, 2007 .. Posted in Our Lighthouse School Korner .. 0 comments .. Link

I have had a long reflection period. One that I am trying to stay focused on God's directive and perspectives. I feel like I am totally revamping my thoughts and ways. I don't know about you but at times I sit back and think what am I doing? Knowing that you are not going God's way. I am the type of person that if I can't do it "right" than I don't do it at all, or quit before I start. Like homeshcooling. I know that God has called us to homeschool but, I let insecurities step in the way and prevent me from suceeding the way that I feel God leading me. It is hard not to get bogged down by all the negative comments by those who don't agree with homeschooling. Oh, and if your child is behind in any way, they are like vultures who step in and devour your confidence. You dare not ask for help or voice your struggles with these people because they will just tell you..I told you so.

These are just some thoughts running through my head lately. I need more. I need to find a homeschooling group that I can relate to and be fed by. I need to hang out with like minded people. The bible talks about this. Right now my kids have severe allergies and it is hard to get out. I really hope that soon we get to go somewhere where we can go outside and read by the trees. Cabin fever is so awful! I would also love to get started in writing. I have a lot written but, just nothing permanent. I am listening too much to those that hinder any further advancement in this subject. Why do people feel like they have the right to tell you you can't do something. I know that I can do these things through the Lord and by His guidance. Focusing on His ways and not the worlds. Pretty soon, watch out...I WILL BE OUT THERE! :)

Where am I and where am I going??

6:24 AM, Dec. 23, 2006 .. Posted in Our Lighthouse School Korner .. 0 comments .. Link

I don't know about you, but I still feel like I don't quite know where I am going with their schooling...This will be the third year of homeschooling now and I feel like we just started. Well, really they have because I am following in the better late than early catagory. I did not want my children to be hard pressed to learn how to read at six and fail if they couldn't quite grasp it. So I waited until they were ready. My children were excited to be allowed to pick what things we were going to read or do. They started having a passion for learning. When they didn't "get" some things...I noticed that if I let it be many times not long after that they would get not only that concept, but MUCH more! Kids are amazing little sponges....they soak up a lot. I am glad that God had given me the grace to homeschool. Many days I have to pray for that grace...LOL. I want it to come all from Him!

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