tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post3080882372387303907..comments2023-04-27T07:33:42.843-07:00Comments on The Unplugged Family: Homeschooling. The refresh.Cassandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929231009510772743noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-64694585134594032112012-09-15T06:34:26.126-07:002012-09-15T06:34:26.126-07:00Wait...did I write this post? Sounds like me. Th...Wait...did I write this post? Sounds like me. The best thing for me to do when I feel like this, which is about every three weeks, is to talk to an unschooler or someone else who is WAY more laid back than me. Then I usually feel better. Also, praying helps me too. Like you, I don't always go to God first (or second or 20th) with my homeschooling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-82344265806684025692012-09-12T20:53:06.861-07:002012-09-12T20:53:06.861-07:00Thank you for your encouragement. I'm in year...Thank you for your encouragement. I'm in year 5 of homeschooling, and yep...pretty much in the same boat of feeling overwhelmed. I'm here surfing online trying to find help for my 2nd grader who is struggling with reading, and found your post. Needed to hear this...perfect timing. Roseanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/02888655171757526049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-13466959962215306872012-09-12T09:35:18.883-07:002012-09-12T09:35:18.883-07:00Thank you! We are reading a ton of books, so im g...Thank you! We are reading a ton of books, so im glad we are on the right path :-) I will follow your advice! Also, wanna say?<br />, I love your blog and have been following it for a couple of months now! Love how passionate you are about life and Jesus!!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850930206317795008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-21058259915202524762012-09-11T18:31:14.452-07:002012-09-11T18:31:14.452-07:00Danielle - be encouraged. At that tender age, the...Danielle - be encouraged. At that tender age, they learn best through play with lots and lots of books. I felt really overwhelmed with my little guy being that age -but realize quickly that he WAS learning... even without me "teaching" him. ;) It's a beautiful thing when they really soak in all we present them with. Enriching literature is the most vital part of their academic education, I think. May your strength be renewed, friend!!! :)Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929231009510772743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-25614033531486923472012-09-11T18:28:52.567-07:002012-09-11T18:28:52.567-07:00AMEN! Thank you for this... always so great to he...AMEN! Thank you for this... always so great to hear from Moms who have been parenting for far longer than I have. That's wonderful about your children.... they do grow too fast. I can't believe I have a four-year-old. :SCassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929231009510772743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-81434632668649765792012-09-11T18:27:11.197-07:002012-09-11T18:27:11.197-07:00THank you Kelli, that's really sweet of you to...THank you Kelli, that's really sweet of you to share. You are so right. I think though, in the journey of messing up - that's when we find our true path, isn't it? I mean, that's the time we are able to sit back and realize why God's plan is best and why we ought to surrender. Thanks again.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929231009510772743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-65809025858920458502012-09-11T18:23:20.157-07:002012-09-11T18:23:20.157-07:00Thanks for sharing! I love going to our local Cha...Thanks for sharing! I love going to our local Charlottle Mason meetings because I can hear from Moms, like you, who've been at this a whole lot longer than I have. It's really encouraging to hear that their kids turned out alright. ;)Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929231009510772743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-51181503936302534122012-09-11T16:06:08.646-07:002012-09-11T16:06:08.646-07:00Well this is exactly what I needed to hear. This i...Well this is exactly what I needed to hear. This is my first year homeschooling my kindergartner. I feel a tremendous amount of pressure to teach her EVERYTHING!! And I am oober overwhelmed. I compare my child to others in Public school and wonder if I am doing enough. I've done a lot of reading up and interviewing others who Homeschool, which has helped with this is bit-but still gnaws at me. Thank you for your words. It is a good reminder that I need to take it day by day. This scripture also helps me when I feel overwhelmed.<br />"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850930206317795008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-34956111392002091192012-09-11T13:03:18.783-07:002012-09-11T13:03:18.783-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-970258429013184922012-09-10T19:44:14.330-07:002012-09-10T19:44:14.330-07:00I have been homeschooling for 26 years and struggl...I have been homeschooling for 26 years and struggled with all the things you mentioned. Guess what? They are turning out anyway. God is amazing like that. Out of 7, 5 are done and they are all working, three married, own their own homes, have families (I have grandchildren being homeschooled)all have jobs to support themselves. And they are all thankful we home educated them. The time and love you put into them goes way beyond the book work. Both are important but trust in God and you will see Him molding these little people into what He desires for them. We have 12 and 14 year old boys still at home and I am much more relaxed with them. Enjoy them, they grow too fast!anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960863520152619754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-61060217368545101022012-09-10T19:13:44.932-07:002012-09-10T19:13:44.932-07:00Thanks so much for this post! I'm homeschoolin...Thanks so much for this post! I'm homeschooling for the 1st time this year and I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing it right. Jennifer Dawn McLucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109989942043535907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-24703786408304029392012-09-10T13:27:28.914-07:002012-09-10T13:27:28.914-07:00Praise God for the work He is doing in you!!! Yes ...Praise God for the work He is doing in you!!! Yes it is painful at times and sometimes we feel so stupid afterward, like if we would have just been more obedient in the first place and not so stubborn we would have saved ourself so mug grief and pain and headache!! But God doesn't give up on us and He continues to persist with us even when we don't listen the first time and praise Him for that!! I am so glad to hear that you are making changes. It was a hard thing for me to go to a planned out for me curriculum too. I felt too like I was giving in. But what a blessed relief it has been since making that change. God is so good and I still silently scream at myself for not following Him from the get go and instead trying to do things my way! And as far as the nay Sayers and the wondering if it's enough... You will ALWAYS have nay Sayers no matter what you do. And with God it is ALWAYS enough! Thanks for sharing your heart so openly. I have been following your blog for a few months now and you have been such a blessing and encouragement to me!!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141536734023598952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-68945597648357739202012-09-10T06:44:40.422-07:002012-09-10T06:44:40.422-07:00This is wonderful! Thank you so much. I really lov...This is wonderful! Thank you so much. I really love your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-91303787803714568362012-09-10T04:15:54.806-07:002012-09-10T04:15:54.806-07:00Thank you for sharing your struggles and your hear...Thank you for sharing your struggles and your heart with us, I really needed to hear this today. Let me encourage you to take it one day at a time, and assure you, they are "doing enough", they are learning so much each day by being home. I constantly have to remind myself that it's not about doing school at home, homeschooling is a life style. :) I pray that you find peace in the curriculum you choose and may God bless you on this incredible journey.<br />Jennbbcbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834073757769398084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-88297887954594363382012-09-09T20:42:48.744-07:002012-09-09T20:42:48.744-07:00Thank you so much for this. I am starting week 2 ...Thank you so much for this. I am starting week 2 tomorrow and am feeling very overwhelmed. I, too, am trying to plan it all this year and I am exhausted with our 6, 4, and 1 year old. Marlenehttp://thehouseofsmead.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-45490620975564774182012-09-09T19:27:47.105-07:002012-09-09T19:27:47.105-07:00I had the same issue with our math program (Horizo...I had the same issue with our math program (Horizons). We came to the same conclusion. Repetitive work, if it's a concept she understands, we skip over. Which means we skipped the final two-thirds of Level 1, Book 2, and went straight into Level 2, Book 1. And everyone is happier.Karenhttp://homeschool-days.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-14006334606418734152012-09-09T19:16:25.558-07:002012-09-09T19:16:25.558-07:00Thank you! I am experiencing very similar scenario...Thank you! I am experiencing very similar scenarios in my homeschooling journey. Your words have come at a very good time. I have come to understand that this is a calling and as long as I am walking in Gods will my children will be just fine and they are learning what they need. Blessings to you and your family. Madalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203988226167212315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400013362999368442.post-58041666570168544852012-09-09T19:00:59.114-07:002012-09-09T19:00:59.114-07:00I've been homeschooling 13 years and still oft...I've been homeschooling 13 years and still often run into this with myself. I'll plan and plan and research and plan and organize... and a month or so later, it's all out the window because what I love is the planning, the organizing - but we don't really NEED that much of it and we don't really DO that much of it. Then I'm left feeling lousy about it all because I had such grand, lofty plans.<br /><br />I needed this, especially at the stage of life we're in (we pack up for an international + cross-USA move in 2 weeks).... the essentials are now sitting in a suitcase waiting and when we get to them, we'll get to them. For now, we are doing those last few cultural things we didn't get to the past few years and visiting the top favorites we'll miss the most. You've reminded me that's way more important than my list of lists of lists. <br /><br />Cyber {hugs} to you - have a blessed week!Melonie K.http://www.prepared2thrive.comnoreply@blogger.com