Mar. 31, 2008 - coming out of the dark
Even as I sit here typing, the strange fog that hangs over my brain is apparent. This is the dark-foggy state I've been in for several days now. It all started with what I think are allergies. I took some over the counter Allergy/Cold medicine one night before bed and had a major allergic reation to it! So, with my extreme case of red hot hives, I plodded off to the doctor where they shot me up full of steroids. So, here I am, a week later, still suffering from allergies, and somewhat *insane* due to the steroid pack I'm on. URG! I have begun to wean off of them, so I'm very hopeful that I will be feeling normal in a day or two. It has been an excersize in remembering to focus on what is true and not just feelings. Emotions are a funny, funny thing! Word of advice: think carefully before agreeing to take steroids for a case of hives! Sheesh!
Speaking of emotions, I'm still trying to decide on classes for next school year. How about a vote? If you were me, and you had already purchased a complete Spanish program for next year, would you go ahead and use it, or would you sign your kid up for a Latin class that you wouldn't have to teach. I love the idea of Latin, but as romantic as I feel toward it, I don't want to teach it. I could teach Spanish and I already have the stuff, so that makes the most sense, right? I did think about doing both...one at home..one at co-op, but that would probably be overkill.... cost ...and... time and effort. Thoughts? Votes? Frankly, I am feeling so overwhelmed I might just put them all in school next year and take afternoon naps....and maybe a pottery class! ( I'm not really considering that, it's just those crazy emotions rearing up! )
Okay, this is our line up for grade 10 next year:
Comp/Lit
World History
Algebra2
Music (applied)
Bible
Spanish or Latin
Art
...........................................for a total of 6 credits!
Loo Loo's Seventh Grade will look like this:
Study Skills
Creative Writing
World Geography/History
Earth and Space Science
Math 7
Bible
And, for the little one (2nd grade):
Math, Reading, Phonics, Lapbooks, Units, and misc. fun stuff...MY kinda schoolwork!
In other news, I had an hour to kill today while the big kids were at co-op and little bit had dance class, so I aimlessly wandered the bookstore. I ended up with yet another low fat cookbook! I had no buisness buying another cookbook, but I do so need new inspiration! And I do love cookbooks! Tonight after the kids are in bed I'm going to pour over it and make a list of all the yummy ingredients I must shop for! Eat! Now, that's something I can do in any frame of mind!
Comments
Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmallWorld
I'll tell you what we're doing for language, just to throw another option out there...IF J. scores well enough on the ACT, he'll be taking German at Pellissippi next year for a full college credit and both his high school credits, and then he'll take it the next year to complete the rest of his college requirements. Just throwin' that out there.....
Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Wow. That list amazes me. I am absolutely no help here. :)
Hope you post a recipe! :)
Cindy
Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by truevyne
Hey, friend. We're jumping the homeschool ship with O for public high school. It got too overwhelming for me at such high levels of teaching and college prep. Can you believe it? Everyone else in the fam will still hs.
Hope to see you soon. Still love reading your blog.
