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Aug. 9, 2006
Homeschooling Day 1
| Today was our first official homeschooling day of the new year, and I am happy to say we lived through it! It didn't go exactly as I had pictured, but hey, I am learning to settle. At the beginning of each year, I always invision what our days will be like. ( I am sure other HS moms can relate) We will all sit together on the couch, me reading the classics, the kids listening intently with their hands folded in their laps. Working at the dining room table, all together, me patiently helping each boy one at a time, them patiently waiting for me to help. Older siblings helping younger siblings....you get the idea. Then reality sets in. "I CAN'T DO THIS, I JUST CAN'T", moans middle child. "THIS IS TOO MUCH, WHY DO WE HAVE SO MUCH WORK!", yells oldest child. "I WISH I COULD GO BACK TO PRESCHOOL", squeals youngest child. And it goes on and on. " I can't concentrate with them talking all the time", " I don't want him to sit here while we read, I want it to be jut me and you!", Can I take a break......Can I have a snack....etc. I think it is like having babies. If you remembered the pain and discomfort, you probably wouldn't have more children. Through the summer, we tend to forget what it is really like to be our children's teacher! We did get finished with our work though ( with a big sigh of relief) and now that the first day is under our belt, we are ready to forge ahead! If anyone knows who invented learning, could you pass on his whereabouts? My son would like to have a word with him. :-) |
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Aug. 10, 2006 - Okay I just had to laugh...
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