Dec. 18, 2007 - Taking a Deep Breath
My one Poppet is done with school. This week is finals, and we decided collectively that there honestly was no point. So she made homemade lip balm, and printed calling cards out, and off she went. It is wonderful to have her back.
My son is staying till this Friday (3 more days!), they are doing a cool science project with some Purdue students that he wants to stay for, plus, the Christmas party is Friday 
And now I take a breath. I do have to say, the "freedom" of public school is tempting for parents. Poppets gone for 7 hours at a time gives said parent time to do anything her heart longs for. Yet, I know, I know.....I am so very glad they decided on their own to migrate back. Even though we unschool, I did set up a loose schedule for them. I know there will be some major adjusting coming from a very structed environment to one of complete freedom with drums, dancing, cooking, and glue!!
And I think I created the schedule for me, for my peace of mind. Isn't that funny?? Freedom needing schedules: hmmm, how interesting. I mentioned to my husband last eve that I thought it was strange that we were promoting unschooling/freedom of learning in whatever way they would like......and we ...well, HE is getting his masters and I am returning to college full time in January. I have mixed feelings about that one. And I know that the occupation, my dream occupation, could not be realized without a degree. Well, I guess I have the freedom to choose most of the classes that I want, what order they come in, and how much bloody debt I want to give to Sallie Mae!! sigh..........funny how life is.
Drums
Dancing
Cooking
& Glue
here we come!!
Peace!
Kelly
