Today at "Park Day", I met a new mom to the area. She's been homeschooling four kids for six years. Yes, I said four kids and yes, I said six years. Now, SHE deserves a medal! We talked about our past week and I shared that I had a pretty difficult one with my son. He's been whiny, he's been obstinate, he's been distracted, he's been needy, he's always hungry and I just need a break from being with him 24/7. When I told her that I was threatening him to send him back to regular school after the Winter break, she said she was relieved that she wasn't the only one that has been having issues and at times, questions her commitment. Wow. I am relieved to know I'm not the only one.
We laughed and made light of the situation with our kids. And a fairly difficult week, ends on a humorous note. Thank you Amy and welcome to the Bay Area.
Nothing seems so bad once you know you're not alone. :)
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You are so right, Susan. And keeping a sense of humor is critical too. So when are YOU going to start homeschooling? Heheehheheheh!
ReplyDeleteyeesh! Me? Homeschool? Noooo wayyyy Jose! I know I'm not teacher material when it comes to my own kid. LOL I could teach anyone else's kids, but mine? We have a hard enough time some days with homework. Although now she knows if she doesn't finish all her work by the time it's handed in, which is Fridays, she knows she can't go out to recess until it's finished.
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