homeschooling through chaos and joy

Some days are just unschooling days...

No disrespect for any unschooler reading this. As a matter of fact, If I had to classify my schooling experiences with only one category, I'd probably have to call myself an unschooler.

Anyway, I'm not feeling the best today. Yesterday, I found a brand new art book at the Salvation Army thrift store. Kids "did" art today. All 4 (including the 2 yo) were piled in my oldest's room, 2 on his bed, 2 on the floor with drawing papers and pencils in hand. I wish I had a digital camera that I could have shared the moment.  I've been getting handed animal pictures all day long. Some of which have found their way onto my wall.

I got to thinking that my dc needed art pencils (at least the oldest). My complex had a school supplies fundraiser at the begining of the year, so I called to ask if they had any left to see if I could buy them. Well, I guess noone knew what they really were and she had about 40 left...she said please just come get them out of my office. We got blessed again

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12:39 PM, Jan. 19, 2007 .. Posted by momof7

Wow! That is blessing. I am finding the longer I homeschool the less I feel pressured when it comes to the academics and the more I am concerned about relationships. It sounds like your kids have a wonderful relationship. That is awesome. My oldest grduated last year and is serving with YWAM in Zambia. Academics is playing a very small role in what God has called her to. I am not saying that it has no importance and I wouldn't even call myself an unschooler, I am just glad to see someone else who is willing to have a few relaxed days and see the blessing in it!