Preoccupied with homeschooling these days, still trying to find a balance in what to do with the boys, how much to push them, and if they aren’t doing “school”, what should they be doing in replace of it.
So far this fall, we’ve tried letterboxing, started back to Community Bible Study classes and AWANA, resumed Wednesday night church youth programs and various other activities. I enjoy busy, but busy doesn’t write pithy blog posts or get the housework done or let me stare out the window as much as I’d like. I’m a big fan of daydreaming…
Vacation. Never did blog about it here like I wanted. We had a nice time. Did a lot of hiking, biking, beach combing, and swimming. For me, one of the highlights of the trip was listening to Peter – unprompted – read aloud. That was a memory to remember. It wasn’t much, just the packaging from a fast-food toy, but it’s something, right?
And that thought brings me to an quandary that may be to blame as to why I’ve been so quiet here. I’m not sure how much I want to share about my kid’s performance with the 3R’s in a public forum. Will they come to resent it? Will they be embarrassed later in life? I’m glad I had the foresight to not use their real names.
Not sure how I’m going to resolve this dilemma. If any of you have thoughts as to yea or nay in regards as to how the home learning is going, I’d like to know. Do you care if I write about homeschooling or not?
As for reading, I’m deep into three books at the moment. The United States of Argula by David Kamp, Homeschooling on a Shoestring by Melissa L. Morgan and Judith Waite Allee and Family Feasts for $75 a Week by Mary Osten. I’m reading Dinotopia aloud to anyone willing to listen. I need to prepare intelligent thoughts about a book for a book tour by the end of the month. Overloaded is the key word here.
Okay, then. I guess I’m back. All is well here. Normal fall back to busyness.
I enjoyed this post- several things came to mind as I was reading it. First, I’m a big fan of day dreaming too. Used to do it when I got in bed before sleep claimed me. Lately I climb in bed and sleep hits me in the head immediately:)
I have older kids so my personal blog policy is that if I post anything that in anyway relates to them I ask them to read it before I publish. They all have the right to say, “No”. Actually it works quite well because they are better at proof reading than I am.
I have not blogged as much directly about home schooling because I’ve been dealing with other issues. Recently I just started a separate blog for home schooling writing. I’m still working out what I feel is appropriate and safe to put out in a public forum. I personally like to read about home schooling but not when it is a sales pitch for curriculum.
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thanks, Susan. I’m going to keep writing about homeschooling; I had a few comments on Facebook to encourage me to keep going, so I will.
Hi Monica,
What a nice surprise: I have a standing “Google alert” search for my name and your blog popped up, along with the fact that you’re reading Homeschooling on a Shoestring.
I know what you mean about family privacy. There were some good anecdotes on the “cutting room floor” for that reason. Now I’m a grandma and the book is having a 10-year anniversary, but I when I speak to groups, I still have to carefully consider what’s private. By the way, Melissa and I are in the planning stage for an Internet radio show.
Best wishes on your blog!
Judith