I'm actually not sure what to blog about, so I thought if I start typing and rambling, maybe something good will come out.
Today was an o.k. day. Kids got in more trouble than normal, goofing around, breaking things. Things are calmed down now, but it made for a stressful day. It's good that Paul is home, he always brings a calmer head into the situation. Plus I don't feel like all the responsibility is on me. I had a bit of a meltdown with that during the weekend. Just feeling like I have to much responsibility, like everyone is looking at me saying, "What do we do now?". It's not true, I don't have to much responsibility on me, but it just felt that way this weekend. I think that's what made it seem so relaxing when Paul got home.
We did get our lessons done, and cleaning, though I am behind on laundry. But it will get finished tonight, just later than I planned. Truly, it's been a pretty mellow night, that's nice. We've been watching lots of political news. In Idaho it's broken up. Tomorrow democrats vote, and republicans vote in May, kind of odd. But it's been good teaching opportunities. We have quite a few discussions on government, voting and things like that. And that just because we disagree with a candidate doesn't me they are 'bad' people or anything like that. It's been good, and I think they are learning some things.
I can't wait until we get to order our school curriculum soon. I really need to go over the odds and ends list of our school curriculum. I do have the 'big' things decided, but there are a couple of therapy things I think would help with Paulie I want to get. I have to go through what I wrote down a while ago and see if I still want them, and still think it would be good for him. Plus, I always try to put some money away for school supplies to buy in August. That's always fun.
So I guess thats it, that's my slow night. Not much to say, just my ramblings. I actually do have a lot on my mind, but it's things I'm praying through. Things I'm trying to figure out what the Lord is showing me. So I guess at times I get distracted at bit, and my blogging 'juices' seem to be slowing down. I guess a bit of a blog block again. So thank you for enduring my ramblings, yet again.
I understand how you felt over the weekend. I get that way at times( probably too often), then I have to ask myself who gave me the resonsibility afterall? I think it's God asking me, I don't know. I have to come to the conclusion that if it came from God then He will surely give me the strength to handle it and I am sure you know, He gives you the strength too:) Have a blessed week in Christ Jesus.
Stacy
Edited by southmsmomof4 on February 4, 2008 at 10:27 PM
At one point during the weekend, one of my son's ask a very simple question. I just had to look at him and say, "go ask daddy." My brain was so fried with all the what to do's and how to do's that I couldn't even think about answering. It is good to know that someone else had that and it isn't just me.
Christy
I just enjoy the little glimpse into your day. It is like having a friend say "hello". I wish I could have you over for coffee, but I think Idaho might be just a bit too far away.
You did a great job for thinking your juices weren't flowing! I like reading your ramblings. ;-) I need to set aside some money for the middle of the year when I always change my mind about a book we are using! (lol)
Jenn
I struggle with the whole, teaching about Government thing. My husband is a staunch (is that a strong enough word), republican and it makes it difficult to teach about all parties and their issues, when his opinion is clouding the teaching.
I joined up on C-Span for kids so that my teens could research issues and candidates for themselves. It's helped.
sheesh I am just getting the hang of this first year of Home school and already folks are talking about curriculum ordering.lol, thats ok you all order first then let me know how it is so then I can make a frugal decision to say ye or nay.lol
Your ramblings are very smooth to read, Joann. Your mood came through as someone who had worked some things out in her own mind and was just getting it down "on paper" and it came out like, to me, contentment.
I was just checking up on your private blog to see how things are going, and I found out... :-)
I'm trying, actually, to go around and say "hi" to folks, as I haven't been able to do that last week. I'm still playing catch up from the 2 weeks jury duty took off my life.
Edited by SuzyScribbles on February 5, 2008 at 4:20 PM
That is so wonderful that your husband brings a sense of peace to your home. And I understand that sometimes you just need to ramble, I don't do enough of that with my blog. I think it's very therapeutic to just get thoughts out! Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Yes am moms life has many hats. Sometimes I want to pack the hat away for a day or let someone else wear it . [0;
I am glad that Paul is such a help in this department.
I can't wait to hear what you finally decide and get. I love hearing what others use. I need to sit down and share what we use and do. This past couple days have gone better with getting into the history and science.
Sending Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC
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-Mary
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Things are calmed down now, but it made for a stressful day. It's good that Paul is home, he always brings a calmer head into the situation. Plus I don't feel like all the responsibility is on me. I had a bit of a meltdown with that during the weekend. Just feeling like I have to much responsibility, like everyone is looking at me saying, "What do we do now?". It's not true, I don't have to much responsibility on me, but it just felt that way this weekend. I think that's what made it seem so relaxing when Paul got home.
