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I used to say that homeschooling was our lifestyle but now I say our lifestyle is our homeschool!

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Sep. 8, 2005 - My current challenge as a Homescholer

This challenge I set for myself has been stewing over in my heart for a few weeks now. Now is the time to get it down on paper and make myself aware of it good and proper!

I find myself rejoicing in the skills that my older two have – they are self-initiated and self-motivated in so many areas of their life and this gives me a freedom that I didn’t have a few years ago. I have been challenged though that I am taking freedoms that aren’t mine – just yet! As the older two contribute to the family, I should be using this extra time in training the younger two children.

As I look back and see our training path we took with the older 2 I am challenged with the following points…

a lot of reading of the bible, and natural talking of how God’s Word fits in every day situations
Chore training was done in an intense way with me beside them for a month at each task before they worked by themselves
Lessons were regular
Room-time was a disciplined part of our day
The routine assisted me in training responses

My immediate tasks are…

Get my routine in print (not on my handheld computer) this will be a constant visual reminder. Print these tasks out as well and post in strategic places!
Work on my own morning routine in order to be available to my younger children from 7.00am.
Be available to my children between lunch and afternoon tea time.

I remind myself that this is going to be a season of focus, effort, and time spent training my younger two.

Sep. 8, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tdlurlay

Thanks for the thoughts! I also feel like I am beginning a season of intense discipleship with my two youngest. When the older two were at this stage, there were only two! I am resolved to take the time necessary to give my younger ones the attention and guidance they need. I also relate to your focus on discipleship versus education. Since reading "When You Rise Up: A Covenental Approach to Homeschooling" I have been very convicted to make some changes. Change is difficult for me because without constant focus I easily slip back into "the way I've always done it". But God is good and He is so faithful. I know that He will enable us to do the job that He has given us! God Bless your day!

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Sep. 9, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by belindaletchford

Since we are travelling the same path - we can support each other! I have set myself a goal to be off the computer by 6.15am - if I get on at all early in the morning. So I have 10minutes to go and I have to go and organise some of my photos to print off. I know that this new season for me will require much self discipline as I undo some habits I have slipped into and re-establish patterns that are appropriate for where my two are at.

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