I've had folks mention their observation that I've been very sporadic in blogger world as of late. It is true. I have taken a step back from writing and even reading. I have discovered that I am an "all or nothing" person. When I blog, I often get consumed. Not always, but often. Right now, I can not afford to be consumed. There are many other things to do:
Our other 3 children will be attending public school. We will have 2 in (all day) kindergarten and one in second. The Ringleader will be in 4th grade.
So, this is where my mind has been in regards to homeschool:
Curriculum. I am a curriculum junkie. There. I said it. I admit I have a problem.
Planning. A lot of my curriculum is "self planned". However, I still have much to do. I have written a schedule. We will see how that goes. You all know how I feel about them.
Organizing. I am creating a school room. Though I have no idea how much we will use it. I need somewhere to store everything. Plus that sounds luxurious, "a school room".
Mental focus. I am itching to get started. I am a nerd. I love books. I love learning. I love everything that goes with it. However, my student may not share the same enthusiasm. I am prepping myself for this. Before you ask, the Ringleader is 1000% behind this decision. He is excited. Now. Before it all begins.
In my utopian plans, I actually hope to have more time to write this fall. There are reasons I have elusioned this hope. Yes, I will be overwhelmed and busy. However, I still think writing will interweave it's self well into our day. Utopia people. Go with me on this for a little.
- Go to the pool. Seriously. Isn't that what summer vacation is for?
- Choose paint colors. I have 5 rooms I want to repaint. I guess that is that all or nothing "thing" re-emerging. Again.
- Read. Books.
- Projects. So many ideas. So little time.
- Pictures and videos. Will I ever get caught up?
Our other 3 children will be attending public school. We will have 2 in (all day) kindergarten and one in second. The Ringleader will be in 4th grade.
So, this is where my mind has been in regards to homeschool:
Curriculum. I am a curriculum junkie. There. I said it. I admit I have a problem.
Planning. A lot of my curriculum is "self planned". However, I still have much to do. I have written a schedule. We will see how that goes. You all know how I feel about them.
Organizing. I am creating a school room. Though I have no idea how much we will use it. I need somewhere to store everything. Plus that sounds luxurious, "a school room".
Mental focus. I am itching to get started. I am a nerd. I love books. I love learning. I love everything that goes with it. However, my student may not share the same enthusiasm. I am prepping myself for this. Before you ask, the Ringleader is 1000% behind this decision. He is excited. Now. Before it all begins.
In my utopian plans, I actually hope to have more time to write this fall. There are reasons I have elusioned this hope. Yes, I will be overwhelmed and busy. However, I still think writing will interweave it's self well into our day. Utopia people. Go with me on this for a little.
There is only a little more than 1 month of summer left. Now go. Embrace it.
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7 comments:
Well, that is a big change! But, you are going to rock as a homeschool mom :)
btw, one of my goals as a homeschool mom is to be the opposite of some of the stereotypes (i.e., denim jumpers and french braids). It is possible to be cool, hip and homeschool :)
As one non-denim jumper wearing home school mom to another - Welcome to the Club!! It's a lot of fun, a lot of work, and there will be days you question your decision, but it's all worth it in the end! :)
thanks cassie and stephanie!! you guys rock too!
FLAMINGO! I AM EXPLODING WITH EXCITEMENT!!! WHOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!! I know how enthusiastic you were with me last year when I mentioned on my blog how we decided to homeschool when the time came, and how you loved the idea of it. And now you're starting the same time we are!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
I am scared to death about one thing: curriculum. (First, I had to copy and paste your word "curriculum" from your post because I've been trying for a year and still can't spell it). Second, WHERE DO YOU BEGIN!? How do we chose one!? I am so overwhelmed. And afraid we won't get it together by September! Steel is just starting Kindergarten (but Brett spent the last year teaching him reading from a school reading book). Steel hated the repetition, so I'm thinking we need more hands-on fun approaches. How do I even begin!??!?!?!
OK, you have enough on your plate, for sure. So, you don't need to add me to the list. Maybe you can post about your curriculum? (See, I pasted your word again so I didn't have to spell it. THANK GOD Brett will be the main home schooling teacher to start...)
Again, I can't express how happy I am for you, Flamingo!!!!!!!!
Wow, homeschool, that's cool.
You have made the right decision! If it doesn't work you can always go back to the way it was. If you don't follow a dream, you'd never know what you can achieve. Success never comes without taking a risk! Enjoy the ride!
Welcome to the undenim jumper homeschooling club. LOL.
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