One of Those Weeks

I have had one of those weeks. We all have them. It is one of those times that you question everything you are doing and wonder if it is really the right thing. After being close to tears on Wednesday, my husband, ever so politely, reminded me to take the advice I give people all the time. In one of the homeschooling talks I give, I tell mothers that their days are only going to be as good as they make them. When we are lazy as their teachers, more then likely our days are going to be pretty nasty. I know this and I think that is why I get so frustrated. I just get upset with myself and then take it out on them. I started the week sick and then just could not get my groove on. The fact that my two oldest are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum on what works for them does not help. I can put one on auto-pilot and get through days like this. The other, not so much. Things quickly deteriorate with this child when I cannot devote major time to watching this child's back and making sure things are getting done. So, how did the week end? It ended with me revamping and starting over. I have to remind myself everyday that tomorrow is a new day and I have chance to reclaim our homeschool. But, man, am I glad it is FRIDAY!!

Mashed Potatoes Anyone?

Did you know the bathroom sink makes a great mixing bowl? Walked into the bathroom to find an entire box of instant mashed potatoes dumped out and mixed with water. They were actually just the right consistency. He said he was making dinner. I'll let you guess which he that would be.

And We're Off

It all comes down tomorrow. We started school last week. But, I like the slow start. We have our big annual breakfast out and then we do 2 or 3 subjects and try to get on a better schedule. Tomorrow we will do it ALL. It's funny. A month ago I so did not want to even think about school. But, now I am ready for some structure. A former pastor's wife of ours used to say the reason the end of pregnancy was so hard, was so we would not be afraid of labor. Tonight I am thinking the reason the kids go crazy with very little structure is so I will not be afraid of the daily schedule with something scheduled into every minute of the day. Ladies, I am not afraid and I even am looking forward to tomorrow! How are your school days going?