Aug. 21, 2008

   Homeschooling Mothers are not Perfect Saints (just for the record!)

Alyssa has been in day camp all week at the YMCA - from 8:30am - 6pm.  I am listening to all of my friends chant "School starts on Monday!" and I completely understand why they can hardly contain themselves with anticipation.  I'll admit that it has been very nice to have the days to myself, but I miss her so much!  The more I hear moms counting down the days until the beginning of the public school year, the sadder it makes my heart. 

I find teaching tedious and headache inducing on most days.  But I feel firmly that it is MY responsibility and do not allow myself to even consider other options.  This is the right option for us and the very best option for Alyssa.  And I have to put my selfishness aside and press on towards the goal.  Because the rewards are great for those who persevere! 

I think this is why I get so irritated when I hear women say "I don't have the patience to homeschool."  Who does?  Do all of us homeschooling mamas just have a natural inclination to love teaching?  Are we perfect at scheduling and are we blessed with more tolerance and patience when it comes to dealing with our offspring?  Maybe some of us are, but I'll be the first to raise my hand and admit that I am horrible at sticking to any type of schedule/routine and I am certainly short on patience.  Not to mention that I have a daughter who is just as hard headed as I am!  We butt heads on a daily basis.  But for myself, I feel that putting her in traditional school would be betraying what I know in my heart is the path we are supposed to be on and quite frankly - would amount to me copping out and letting my selfish nature have complete reign.

So come Monday, we'll be settling back into another school year - at home.

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Jul. 3, 2008

   Win a personalized silhoette print!

Le Papier Designs is giving away a fun, Personalized Silhouette Print for a boy or girl. This is an 8x10 print, and will be personalize just for you.

Visit http://thedowntownboutique.blogspot.com/2008/06/whimsical-stationery-and-artwork-by-le.html for full details!

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Jun. 17, 2008

   Alyssa on horseback!

This video was from her second or third lesson.

 

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