It is well after midnight and I have no idea why I am still awake. I have so many things that are waiting for me in the morning. The kids will be up before I know it, but yet I cannot find sleep. My mind just will not turn off.
There are so many good things going on right now. I just have this unsettling feeling. I think it stems from the fact that today was the anniversary of me walking into the doctor's office, and later the ER where I was told that the doctor was certain I had congestive heart failure. Thankfully, that wasn't the case, but that time in my life was very scary. Unfortunately, it would take months to figure out that I wasn't dying. For those who do not know, this was one of the contributing factors to Mama's death.
It isn't too surprising to find out that this was also the time where we found out that I had anxiety issues. I was a fairly new Mom. I had 5 babies. And this doctor who had spent less than an hour with me had told me I was suffering from a deadly illness. Yep, that pretty much settles it for you. I think that would break the strongest person.
On to better news, my husband and I will be going on our first mini-vacation alone since we had kids. We took a few short overnight/weekend stays when Mom was still with us, prior to having kids. A couple summers ago, we were able to get away for the weekend thanks to my sisters keeping our children. This is also the first vacation we have had since my husband and I reunited. We are both looking forward to it. Our children are staying with their friends. We know that they will be well taken care of and will have tons of fun. It is hard to think of being away from them, but I know this time will be as good for them as it is for us.
This is the time of year that I love and I dread all at the same time. It's tax season. It's also curriculum purchase time. I have had curriculum anxiety since we first started homeschooling. When I homeschooled, we used Abeka for a while. Then, we used School of Tomorrow. We started both of the oldest boys out with Abeka. Then, we switched to an online curriculum called Easy Peasy. The kids loved the curriculum, but it just wasn't working well for me, so we are going back to books this year. I wish that there was a local place where you could go in and see all of the different curriculums and get a chance to check them out. One of the things I'm starting to realize is that I cannot box my kids in. What may work well for one, does not necessarily work well for the other. Unfortunately, this is a very expensive, non-refundable lesson.
One of the joys of CFS is that sometimes your mind just goes completely blank. Unfortunately, that is where I am right now so I'm going to close this. Goodnight all.
Blessings,
Lisa
Showing posts with label Homeschool. Show all posts
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Monday, August 26, 2013
Why We Homeschool
Everyone asks why we don't utilize the public school system. There are many, many reasons why we don't, but here are a few.
(PLEASE NOTE: While we feel that homeschooling is what is best for our family we do not feel that everyone should be forced to homeschool. I do not think our family is superior to yours. Everyone must choose what is right for their family. This is simply what is right for us.)
1. I love my children. I know that while homeschooling isn't right for everyone, it is most certainly the best for our family.
2. I love watching my children as they "get" a new concept.
3. I love the sibling interaction my kids have. All siblings have disagreements, but they are truly each others' best friends and I love that.
4. My son has ADHD, while we do medicate him, he would not do well in a traditional classroom setting.
5. I can tailor our lesson plans to fit the interests of my children.
6. My goals for my children are as follows, a) love God with all their heart, soul and mind. b) Family should be their second priority. Education comes second to all of that. If I don't have their hearts then I haven't done my job. If my children are the smartest people in the world, but don't know Jesus then I have failed.
7. I can't imagine sending my children off to spend their most impressionable years in the hands of another adult.
8. My children do not belong to Ceasar!
9. I would miss the hugs and kisses.
10. This is what God desires for our family.
11. My husband does not have a traditional work schedule. If we didn't homeschool, my children would never see their father.
12. The things they are teaching in schools today is C-R-A-Z-Y!! I do not want the government indoctrinating my children.
13. I don't want my children being fed lies, such as our ancestors were monkeys.
14. I want my children to have a Biblical education, one that centers around the Word of God. Text books are great learning tools, but our education MUST be based on the Bible.
15. My family lives in a very protective bubble. I do my best to shelter the hearts of my children. I do not want them learning to curse or do other things that are way too age inappropriate for them. There were things that went on in my school (I went to elementary school) that wasn't fit for an adult!
16. I wouldn't trust a stranger to care for my children, yet I am expected to send my children off to complete strangers to care for them for hours on end each day.
17. Have you watched the news lately? Between school shootings, kidnappings and teachers coming up molesting these kids schools just simply aren't safe anymore.
(This post will be continually updated.)
(PLEASE NOTE: While we feel that homeschooling is what is best for our family we do not feel that everyone should be forced to homeschool. I do not think our family is superior to yours. Everyone must choose what is right for their family. This is simply what is right for us.)
1. I love my children. I know that while homeschooling isn't right for everyone, it is most certainly the best for our family.
2. I love watching my children as they "get" a new concept.
3. I love the sibling interaction my kids have. All siblings have disagreements, but they are truly each others' best friends and I love that.
4. My son has ADHD, while we do medicate him, he would not do well in a traditional classroom setting.
5. I can tailor our lesson plans to fit the interests of my children.
6. My goals for my children are as follows, a) love God with all their heart, soul and mind. b) Family should be their second priority. Education comes second to all of that. If I don't have their hearts then I haven't done my job. If my children are the smartest people in the world, but don't know Jesus then I have failed.
7. I can't imagine sending my children off to spend their most impressionable years in the hands of another adult.
8. My children do not belong to Ceasar!
9. I would miss the hugs and kisses.
10. This is what God desires for our family.
11. My husband does not have a traditional work schedule. If we didn't homeschool, my children would never see their father.
12. The things they are teaching in schools today is C-R-A-Z-Y!! I do not want the government indoctrinating my children.
13. I don't want my children being fed lies, such as our ancestors were monkeys.
14. I want my children to have a Biblical education, one that centers around the Word of God. Text books are great learning tools, but our education MUST be based on the Bible.
15. My family lives in a very protective bubble. I do my best to shelter the hearts of my children. I do not want them learning to curse or do other things that are way too age inappropriate for them. There were things that went on in my school (I went to elementary school) that wasn't fit for an adult!
16. I wouldn't trust a stranger to care for my children, yet I am expected to send my children off to complete strangers to care for them for hours on end each day.
17. Have you watched the news lately? Between school shootings, kidnappings and teachers coming up molesting these kids schools just simply aren't safe anymore.
(This post will be continually updated.)
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Life of a Busy Homeschool Mama
My day is bound to be crazy today. I knew it when I went to bed last night. John agreed to work for someone this morning so he won't be home until 5. Then, he will go back in at 12:30 and work until 7. I have to leave after he gets home to go to an appt with my sister. (Please keep her in prayer.) Somewhere in the next 24 hours I have to find time for school work, cleaning, the gym, a shower and hopefully some time for sleeping!
Sometimes it's so hard to squeeze everything into the day. A lot of times I feel that 24 hours just aren't enough. I often wonder what God was thinking when He decided 24 hours was enough. I think we often let all of these activities that we call "life" get in the way of the what God intended us to do.
I don't think He ever intended for us to get so busy and stay so worn out all the time. If we look back in the Bible, a person's work usually brought them closer to God and family. Now it seems that our work drives us further from what matters most.
This week I am going to find ways to make life simpler! I know there are things in my life that I could cut out that would make my life easier, giving me more time for family and my Creator. What are some things you could do to make your life better? What could you change this week that would allow you more time for God and family? Remember, starting with simple things will help you stay on track. Decide to do something that is manageable.
This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Be Blessed,
Weight Loss Mama
Sometimes it's so hard to squeeze everything into the day. A lot of times I feel that 24 hours just aren't enough. I often wonder what God was thinking when He decided 24 hours was enough. I think we often let all of these activities that we call "life" get in the way of the what God intended us to do.
I don't think He ever intended for us to get so busy and stay so worn out all the time. If we look back in the Bible, a person's work usually brought them closer to God and family. Now it seems that our work drives us further from what matters most.
This week I am going to find ways to make life simpler! I know there are things in my life that I could cut out that would make my life easier, giving me more time for family and my Creator. What are some things you could do to make your life better? What could you change this week that would allow you more time for God and family? Remember, starting with simple things will help you stay on track. Decide to do something that is manageable.
This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Be Blessed,
Weight Loss Mama
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