• Dec. 19, 2006
What was I thinking?
We have all either asked or been asked that of ourselves. As mothers and wives we often hear that coming out of our mouths in reference to something out beloved has done or said. Well, I have a whole list of "What was I thinking? moments. I'll share a few with you.
What was I thinking....
During Intro to Algebra....and Algebra....Algebra II (I could go on, but I won't)
When I married David. True, he was my best friend, but he failed miserably at being a husband. I divorced him, forgave him for being a lousy husband and had my friend back.
When I stated emphatically that I wanted 4 kids by the time I was 30? Luckily, God smiled on me in my ignorant bliss and being so wise didn't give me what I thought I wanted. As it turns out, when I was 27, I decided that I didn't want children and was going to have my tubes tied. Three weeks before I could have it done, my son was conceived. Talk about timing.
When I told everyone, while pregnant the last time, that my daughter's name would be Kelsi Anne. She came out and looked nothing like Kelsi Anne. Besides, I have this thing about naming my kids to honor important people in my life. My son, Chaz Allen was named to honor my best friend and my father. My daughter, Shiloh Rose, turned out to be named to honor both my parents. And I am mad (not really) at Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for stealing my daughter's name - although I had it first and it is in honor of my father and his and my mutual interests and my mother.
When I started working from home. True, the commute is great and the dress code is fantastic, but the benefits are lacking. I am interrupted several times throughout the day because I am home and therefore "not working." Because of the interruptions, my hours widely vary and I am often working into the wee hours of the morning.
When I decided to homeschool. Actually, I know what I was thinking here. I am tired of my son being bored, bullied and not being taught, but just languishing. Too many public school teachers have told me that the schools are so structured and governed now that they are not really able to teach the children and the majority are slipping through the cracks. Because of those that are slipping through the cracks, they have "dumbed down" public school. I actually fought the idea of homeschooling for three years, but know that I have made the right decision. Even though my son has gotten real lazy lately.
When I agreed to help my mother if she got some chickens as long as she got some ducks too. If you have ever done this you know what I am talking about. This is not a for profit thing. She just thought it would be fun. WHAT? Well, it is funny to watch this one chicken duck it's head level with it's body and chase the cats. It looks like a winged battering ram. It really is pretty humorous.
When I gave my son my old Nintendo Game System and then allowed my mother to give him the Super Nintendo and the Nintendo 64. Then a friend bought him the Game Cube. Then he got an X-Box. Of course, they are for my nephews to play as well, but sheesh!!
Last and not least, what was I thinking when I got up at almost 4 AM and started this? I guess I must have thought that I had been away for so long and missed in and am now playing catch up.
I am sure there are more "What was I thinking?" moments, but I am not awake enough to think of them.
I know we all have moments like these. Do you have any you're brave enough to share?
Blessings,
Laurie
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• Dec. 22, 2006
Merry CHRISTmas!
Posted by servingtheKingofkings
I just stop by to wish you and your kids a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May the Lord bless you three abundantly! Thanks so much for overseeing FreeHomeschoolTools. You're such a blessing!
• Jun. 27, 2007
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Posted by homeschoolingmommaof4
I could definitely write one of these post! Glad to know I'm not the only one. LOL
Have a great week!
