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| Fri, 01-14-2005 - 3:04pm |
Oh goodness where do I start. I havent been around in a while. I started hs my kids 2 yrs ago. We have done so unbelieveably well with it. Sepr.04 I had my 6th baby. I have not done ANY hs since then. I use a curriculum and I have gotten so far behind. Deep down inside I almost dont care how behind I have gotten. My kids play all day long. They dont ask about school. They ask me questions about certain things, we discuss things, I might walk around the house and ask them how to spell this, or how to solve a certain math problem. I just have not done ANY school work at all.. I feel as though I have totally fallen off of the wagon.
Have any of you ever felt this way or even done this?
How do I get back on?
How do I get the drive back? Do you think my kids will be okay? I hope I am not hurting their learning. I have lost all drive to get reorganized with school, my house and my life.
I am turning to you all in hopes for some great advice and a real good kick in the a$$...
TIA
Cyndi (mommy to 6)
Edited 1/14/2005 3:07 pm ET ET by mommy2a_crew

Cyndi,
You might ask your questions on the homeschooling board.
kate
I tink a few times in our life we go through this. Maybe not with the exact thing as you, but we feel the same way.
I have had days where I just don't want to cook, clean, take care of the kids.
Have you spoke to your husband about this? Maybe a friend who could give you some support?
I hope you feel better soon, good luck.
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))
We are here for you if you need to talk or just vent.
I don't think you should worry! Have you though of putting them in public school. I have never been a fan of HS only because I feel it takes the reality of life away but that is strictly an opnion. But seriously 6 kids? That is a lot to handle and maybe you really should look into PS or hiring a teacher to come to your house. I am not made of money so I can completley understand that that is probably too far fetched because of the money LOL but it is something to look into. Maybe getting someone to just help out you know another mom who does HS maybe you two can get together and doa little class setting. I am not familiar with HS or the rules but but hopefully you can find some way to make it easier. As far as basically not caring it is normal I mean you have been doing a lot obviosuly I only have one kid and pregnant and I feel like I just want to throw her in the closet or her room and leave her for a few days LMAO. But I honestly give you credit for raising six kids and schooling them yourself and just now starting to get tired of it. do appologize if I have made little sense. I am tired and my daugher is trying to type at the same time so I have to do this quickly not to mention being pregnant screws up your train of thought. ANyways good luck and dont be so hard on your self it isnt that easy!
Hi Cyndi!!! Congratulations on the baby!!! I have been wondering where you were but figured you were busy with the baby. Tell us all about the birth...we want to know the details!
You know I home school my kids so here is my advice.
Take some time off!!! There is no need to worry. You know as homeschoolers that we do not have to adhere to the traditional school schedule. I would take a few months off and then resume the school year into the summer.
If you are really worried I know that "alpha omega" publishers have cd's with complete curriculum for 3rd grade and over. It even grades their work for them! I have seen it go for very little on ebay.
You can also have the older kids play "teacher" to the younger ones. Let them read a lesson plan and present it to the "class".
I also have found a great history book called "history of the world". I think it could be appropriate for kindergarten and up. It is in most book stores now. The older kids could read the book to the younger ones. If you had some integrated lessons that could help you have more time doing something else.
There are lots of alternatives, but for the next couple of months I say let them play, and you rest (as much as you can with six kids...lol)
Big Hugs to you and all the kids!!!
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