genieskidcrew - SEND ME A BIG LIFEBOAT

genieskidcrew

Feb. 5, 2008

SEND ME A BIG LIFEBOAT

Hello! I am new to this, so let me introduce myself. My name is Genie and I am a full time nurse who works weekends. This is my first year homeschooling my son who is in the fifth grade. I have a younger son that will start K in the fall. My husband is a police officer that works every shift known to man and then some. We are new to the area and have family 90 minutes away. Nevertheless, we have accepted this huge task of homeschooling.

Yesterday, our family did our first session for homeschoolers at the Riverbakns Zoo. We had such a blast! I also connected with a mom that I went to highschool with (long time ago) that also homeschools. This was a great experience that I recommend to anyone who can! This was also a great lesson to my husband (who went with us)-I am not the only mom who does this. He is concerned that our kids will never see other children, play sports, or get the "real life experience." I don't know about you, but I am really trying to expose my kids to everything I can, within reason. I just feel overwhelmed with everything that is available and there are things I don't even know about yet! I need help from you. What are the MUST SEES? What conferences should I go to? Are there groups of people-like us-that get together and let our kids hang out/learn together/field trips as a group?

I would greatly appreciate any and all comments on any of the above. I really want to do a good job and be a source of info for the many moms that ask me constantly, "How do you homeschool?"

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Feb. 5, 2008 - Yeah I get to leave the first comment!!!!

Posted by charles0322

Be sure to tell the hubby that generally we run about 30 in that class!!!! The weather and the fact it was the first Mon. of the month usually means a lot less kids.

Understand, the first year of homeschooling is the hardest, not from learning what to do, but learning what NOT to do.

It does take time to get to know people. Think about when you first moved into a new place. Did you have close friends withing a month? You need to find some good homeschool groups around you as well as making sure you are in a good church. A good homeschool group will not only give you social activities, the other mothers can give you the encouragment you will need.

You are doing the best thing right now. You are finding resources you need and you are doing.

And most importantly, Welcome to the community!

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Feb. 8, 2008 - The First Year AAAHHHHHS

Posted by 3HooligansMom

Give yourself a huge pat on the back, Genie....because you deserve a lot of credit. Not only are you beginning a brand new home learning adventure, you are beginning a brand new LIVING adventure. I feel like a fish out of water in my own comfortable surroundings. Whew! I don't know if I could be as brave as you. Take a deep breath and press on just as you are doing. The first year of homeschooling is full of AAAAAAHHHHHHHS. It's a FUN ride! Don't let your own screams scare you! I promise you, soon you'll not be able to tell if your AAAHHHHS are from fright or delight. :-)

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About Me

Homeschool mom of two that also is a full time nurse. My husband is a police officer with a CRAZY schedule. We juggle our household with the help of grandparents!