Apr. 11, 2008 - Staying Motivated
This is our 7th year homeschooling and I get this way EVERY April. The books are about done. The grass is getting green. The weather is finally warming up. I look at the new subjects being presented in their math and language books, and all I can think is, "Why bother? We'll just be reviewing this again in September anyway." Is it just me, or are other moms harboring the secret desire to just chuck it and go outside and have wiffleball games and picnics? I tried letting the older children take their books outside while the littler ones played, but a glance out the window revealed a stack of open books strewn across the patio table with nary a soul in sight. I didn't even attempt to resore order until after lunch.
We can do this. Just a little more. It's worth it.
My mom and I had a discussion some time ago about how differently homeschooling parents view school breaks. She can remember dreading the end of the year and looking forward to the beginning of it. In her defense, we did drive her nuts--especially bossy, mouthy ME! I love breaks when we can just be together. I have a couple that are a tad bossy, but since we're always together, we're kind of used to it.
Oh well. "To everything there is a season............" And boy am I looking forward to summer!
Comments
Apr. 12, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>
Posted by boysrus
I totally agree! I was just at walmart last night and bought a volleyball, new baseballs, and a croquet set. My boys cannot wait to get outside and neither can I ! We only have 7 weeks left too! I think I can . . . I think I can . . .
Blessings, Dee
Edited by boysrus on Apr. 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Apr. 14, 2008 - Bad Spring Fever
Posted by kinchina
Boy- this part of the year does seem to drag! I can 't wait for the end of May!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I ordered TOG year 1 and can not wait to start reading through it! I love planning! Now, if I can just finish this year!
