Apr. 22, 2008 - Glimmer of hope
When I started this blog last year I posted that my hubby was totally against home schooling but that I felt like it was what God wanted for us. I decided not to argue with him about it as that does nothing but make him more determined. I have prayed about it. I have gone on with life as if they will not end up in public school.
As of late he has been bringing it up in conversation. Things like, "That's why I don't want them home schooled. They will be too attached to you and won't learn any independence." It seems like he wants me to argue with him so he won't have to argue with himself. I flat out told him that I am not going to try to convince him of anything, that I have purposed to follow his lead on education no matter what he decides. He will not goad me into a debate.
Basically he is at the point now where people have just happened to bring up home schooling to him enough outside of us that he admits kids can be "socialized" (I still hate that word!) with all of the opportunities around. Has God been using these people? Hmmm, maybe...
He has always said that he doesn't doubt my ability to teach them, that I do a good job already. I appreciate that vote of confidence.
At this point we are down to what appears to be the last stumbling block: my 4 yo's attachment to me. Dustin is afraid that Nathaniel will be a "momma's boy" if he doesn't spend 8 hours a day 5 days a week away from me.
I say he needs more dad time. The problem is they are soooooo very much alike and their personalities clash. The way Nathaniel acts when this happens is an issue that needs to be resolved. I realize this and am in agreement with hubby. He whines for me and cries for me and generally throws a fit.
I have hope, though. He isn't old enough for kindergarten this fall. So I have over a year to work with him on this. He is 4 years old and should not whine. It is my fault that the kids whine because I obviously haven't done a good enough job training them to communicate correctly.
I don't want to crush his sensitive side as it is a part of him. But I do want to guide him to a better way of dealing with his emotions. It's past time to stop the whining. It never should have been allowed to develop in the first place. I stand guilty as charged.
God has brought us this far and He will continue to help us. I've always said that God would either change Dustin's heart or mine, but that we would end up in agreement over this thing. Something is happening and I give Him all the glory for it!
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Apr. 23, 2008 - Hey! |
| Posted by dixiebeauty |
Hey!
I remember when you posted about your husband being totally against home schooling but that you felt like it was what God wanted for ya'll. I'll be praying that God changes his heart about homeschooling. I think it's the best thing ever. :)
Well, I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!
lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee |
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Apr. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by dixiecajuns |
Hey,
You need to start getting your hubby around other homeschooling families so he can start to hear the good side of homeschooling. While you're doing that, my family and I will be praying on our end, that God WILL change his heart on the matter. Talk later,
Josephine |
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Apr. 25, 2008 - Hey! |
| Posted by dixiebeauty |
Hey Mrs. Crystal!
Yeah, we think the flowers are beautiful, too! :) The Irises are for my sister, Sarah. I don't know who's more proud of them, me or her. lol! :-) Don't worry, I'm not really good at keeping plants alive either. I either drown the poor plants in water or don't give them enough water. :-) So, this year, I'll just be helping her with her flowers. lol! :-D
Yes, we are glad to be having the beautiful weather. Each time we hear on the radio about maybe getting some rain, we start praying that it'll go around us and it always does but I think we're suppose to get some tomorrow or the next day. I'm glad you're getting some nice weather! The only bad thing is, when it's beautiful outside, you don't want to be cooped up inside doing chores. :)
Well, I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!
lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee |
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Apr. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by littlebrowngirl |
No problem.
Yea .. up here in New york you have to wear a seatbelt until your 18 if you have someone in the back that under 18 and no wearing a seatbelt .. and then you get pulled over you get ticketed. So you see alot of "Click it or Ticket" signs.
-Hannah
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Apr. 28, 2008 - Hey! |
| Posted by dixiebeauty |
Hey! Sorry about doing the "Mrs. Crystal". It's just a habit of mine. :-)
Oh, thanks! Yeah, I think the pages looked fabulous. :) Well, we have just started scrapbooking, I think that was our third time scrapbooking, but we hope to start getting together with a friend from church once a week. It's so much fun! I never thought I would like it so much but I really do! :-)
Well, I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!
lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee |
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