I'm learning a new lesson in homeschooling today.
*Schedules are good but not written in stone. *
I got up nice and early this morning, thanks to my wonderful husband, and was able to go out for a nice brisk walk/run around the neighborhood. I came back, checked email and did a few things around the house. I woke the boys up a little later than normal... well really just Sean, Ryan is always up at the crack of dawn on his own. All was going well until Elizabeth started "cranking". She woke up too early this morning, I think. I fed her some cereal but she continued fussing so I nursed her and now she's laying here on the living room floor fast asleep. We're WAY off schedule now! haha!
I started fretting a little bit, thinking, "oh no! we've got to get school started! We're running late!" Late for what?! One of the reasons I started homeschooling was to get rid of our stressful schedule. So now, I'm sitting back and "being still". It's Friday after all!! I was planning for an easy day of review. Anyway, if I wake her up, she'll be extra cranky and we wont get anything done regardless.
I'm going to go grab a cup of coffee and go find a nice devotional to read. I think I'm going to like this homeschooling stuff. ;)
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
2 comments:
That's the beauty of homeschooling! We do our reading all snuggled in bed at night & sometimes a lesson is done with Connor hanging upside down on the couch & we never have a "set" schedule. I like a routine, but flexibilty is key to peace & happiness. Sometimes it takes awhile to get out of the B&M school idea of teaching...you can do a lesson anywhere.....it sounds like you are having fun & enjoying the journey :)
Loreen
Hi Amy,
One of the first things I had to learn with homeschooling is to remember you have 365 days to accomplish what schools do in 180. Relax..you are going to do a great job!
Tammy in Germany :) AKA fortmeademom
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