Sunday, September 26, 2010

If only things were that easy....




5 weeks down and 2 weeks behind..... hmmmmmmm... something doesn't seem quite right with that scenario.

We are experiencing many, many, hurdles and difficulties, but are pushing through them for the moment. I am doing my very best to maintain a positive attitude and a smile on my face. Failing on many days, unfortunately, but trying. Some days it seems an almost insurmountable task.

Last week we bought an 'Easy Button' for our school room. By far, the best purchase I've made all month. It's good for a smile, laugh, or at the very least it takes a little of the pressure off of a situation with a wierd look. A priceless reminder that perhaps we shouldn't take everything so seriously.

As with anything, this is a constant learning process. Without a doubt the hardest thing that I've ever done. I read something tonight in a book.... 'If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough'. We seem to be floundering and perhaps even failing, but we're giving it our best effort all around, without a doubt. It's been a huge strain as well as very draining for both of us.

We shall prevail. I keep telling myself, 'This too shall pass, everything does...' Right when I feel like I don't know how to possibly continue any further with this venture, I get an idea. A little tiny idea, but an idea all the same. I know that someone is watching out for us, and that's all that matters. Keep those ideas comin' please...

Monday, September 20, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Trouble



I don't know who this new student is... but she looks like trouble to me...

Sunday, September 12, 2010

I'm off to NYC......




Me: I'm headed for New York City, and in my bag I have an apple.

Him: I'm headed for New York City, and in my bag I have an apple and a baseball bat.

.... an apple, a baseball bat and a box of crayons.

.... an apple, a baseball bat, some crayons and a duck.

Me: You're gonna put a duck in the bag?

Him: Yep.

Okaaaaaaay .... an apple, a baseball bat..... and an energy bar.

.... a fan

.... a great big cookie.

Me: Hmmmmmm...... how come all my things are food?

Him: (strange look) .... an apple... a great big cookie and a baseball hat.

.... an ice cream sandwich.

.... a jar of jam.

.... a kid.

Him: A what???

Me: A kid. You know, a baby goat.

Him: You're putting a baby goat in the bag?

Me: I was going to throw a kangaroo in there, but I didn't think the bag was big enough. He'll keep the duck company.

(...giggles all around)

Me: Quit your gigglin' and put something in the bag!

Him: Can I have the 'M'?

Me: No, the M is mine....now put something in the bag!

.... an apple ... a duck ... a great big cookie ... and a little midget.

Me: Huh? What's going on here? And what exactly is the difference between a 'little' midget and a regular midget?

(...giggles again...)

...an apple ... a little midget and a magician.

(more strange looks...)

.... a duck ... aaaaaaand Napoleon.

Me: Whaaaaaaaaaa? This is getting more than a little ridiculous, and you seem to be more than a little obsessed with short people...

(giggles, giggles, and more giggles....)

.... a little midget ... and an oreo cookie.......


It's days and things like this that are what I love about homeschooling. An exercise intended to improve not only focus, but short term memory turns into a fun-filled 10-15 minutes full of creativity and laughter. I couldn't have planned it better myself.