I did it.
Does it make me a failure?
When I started, I had a vision of what I wanted to accomplish. I didn't accomplish everything.
I did it.
I thought about it long and hard, counseled with Scott, and prayed.
I got the warm fuzzie affirmative that it would be alright.
Emma and Seth start public school after break.
I planned the timing. I wanted it to be a long enough school year that they would have a feel of what public school is like( both only know kindergarten). I also wanted testing to be done and in place for next year. No wasting time next year.
I wanted to see how Seth would react.
He has come a LONG way and maybe he will actually stay in the building and on school grounds-rather than running away when things get too much. The school is ready this time. They remember and are taking things serious now.
I wanted low key, end of the year non-pressure. That will allow them adjust to the long days.If it doesn' work out, fine.I am gathering information and I can home school next year.
I can't do everything. I want the pressure off me and the "professionals" to take over for a some things.
I just want to be Mom for a while.
The kids are excited.
I am nervous. I have a lot of "what if's."
Out of the 5 elementary schools in our district, I got the one I wanted and the one that knows my children. It felt actually good going in there.
I can't do everything right now.
I did it.
Does that make me a failure?
Friday, April 11, 2008
Two weeks from yesterday
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5 comments:
If you are a failure then I am too, I'm sending mine in the fall. I'm nervous, excited, relieved, stressed, anxious and happy all at the same time!
Ummm I have never home schooled mine. Too scared, so does that make me a failure? :-) I am thinking you tried and have 7 kids and are working. Bravo for you. Let the school take over for awhile it is ok!
I think it makes you all the more successful for making a decision for the good of your children and yourself.
Of course not! Anytime we make a decision and consider it prayerfully and listen to those promptings, you are a success! I would probably do the same in your shoes. You were spread so thin and this will help. If it works out- wonderful! If it is only for a short time, you get a chance to re-charge and re-group. We do what works and what we think is best. You are awesome. Don't forget or doubt that.
I'm thinking that any time you have the courage to make a decision and then analyze it to see if you are a failure... then you're not! I, on the other hand, am afraid to pray about the home schooling issue, because I'm afraid of what the answer will be. You are brave and smart!
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