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Yesterday I started schooling my 5 year old. Technically it’s not homeschool because he is registered with our church academy and we worked out details/evaluations with them. In every other aspect it’s homeschool. He’s at home and I’m in charge. That’s the short version.
This is the beginning for me. All of you experienced homeschool moms would probably laugh at how stressed I’ve been. It actually eased up as soon as the first morning was over.
I’m not worried about how my child will do. I have confidence that he will do just fine.
I’m worried how I will do!
I read a post at Heart of the Matter Online (sorry, I can’t find the exact post) that basically said we just need to pray and do our best for our children. Then leave the rest in the Lord’s hands.
We’re not perfect. No mother is Superwoman. [I don't think her outfit would hide my leftover baby belly, anyways.] So let go of the worry and guilt. oo-rah!
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on Aug 12th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I’m glad it went well and there was nothing to worry about.
Remind me of that next year at this time!
on Aug 12th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Love love your blog. Thanks for the down-to-earth good reading. =) It’s earned this from me:
http://mrsnespysworld.blogspot.com/2008/08/you-like-meyou-really-like-me.html
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on Aug 12th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Congratulations on your first day of homeschool! I’m still trying to figure this whole thing out. I have a 2nd grader and a pre-school/kindergartner (5 yo boy) that I will be starting with this year. We’ve always homeschooled, but I’ve not been as organized as I should/could be. I’m still trying to find my way. Kudos to you for starting out so well!
on Aug 12th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I, too, feel like I am still finding my way and this is our third year!! It gets better, and I totally agree…I’m not worried about them, I’m worried about me figuring it all out!
You are so right…the main thing is that it is our job to raise a godly seed. Nothing more and nothing less. I’m realizing more and more that that is the only thing I need to keep my eyes on. It’s so hard though, with so many choices.
Glad it is going well, thus far!
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on Aug 12th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Congratulations! We started in July last year because I was sooo nervous!!! It’s sooo exciting when they learn to read their first word…sentence…and everything else.
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on Aug 13th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Welcome to this crazy new world, friend - you’ll be awesome!
on Aug 13th, 2008 at 2:39 am
I started it for me son just a six months ago. Unexpectedly, he has learned more than my expectations. I think we are always afraid to start such stuff at first but after some time, everything goes very well. I wish that everything will go very well with you also as it has gone with me.
on Aug 13th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Actually I don’t Twitter, so I’m obviously not part of the “cool group.” =) I don’t know that I could find the time, but I’m interested in trying…I just want to make sure I can dedicate time to it in addition to other stuff. =)
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