It has came to a point in my life that I have reached the end of my homeschooling days. I never thought this would happen. I wanted so much to school my children all the way through high school. Things just have not panned out the way I wanted this year. I won't go on and on about what has happened, but I believe this step is the best for me and my family.... at least for now. If the boys want schooled at home later in time then we may do that, but right now they will begin public school on Monday the 8 th. It is hard to actually do this. I have had some rude comments such as "It is about time you quit playing school" Now that one wounded deep. I was
NOT playing school. We did school everyday just like "real" school kids. My kids earned their grades just like the next kid. But oh well! I do feel like a failure, hopefully in time those feelings will go away. The boys are excited yet scared. It kinda hurt to see the excitement.... I mean I really worked hard with them and did things for them. I took them to K-mart on Friday and let them pick out their backpacks and trappers along with other goodies (school supplies and such). I did buy them some new shoes (which they had some nice ones, just not new) and a pair of new pants and a shirt for their first day. They both have very nice clothes already cause I bought new clothes a few months ago. But the boys' said Mom, "Can you get us one "cool" outfit?" I am a sucker!!! I want the boys to look nice cause I know when I was a kid I was made fun of. I don't want that for them. Anyway that is my big news!!! I plan on making some homemade chocolate chip cookies and have them ready for them for when they get home from school. I will take some pics of them to share. Melanie is going to take me cause she knows I am going to be a mess.... crying all the way back home. I feel like I am sending my boys' to the lions den! Ugh! They will be riding #2301 bus, which Melanie thanks that is my dad's old friend Larry Harper's bus. I sure hope it is. At least I would know the driver!
So I guess the boys' will go to school for 2 weeks then be off for Christmas break then start back again. I got all their grades together along with all the rest of the paper work I needed. Melanie said 2nd 9 weeks ends at the end of January. I went a head and added up what grades I have right now so their teacher would have a Midterm report for them. Go Mom!!!
I also took the baby back tot he doc on Friday for another checkup on this rash. He gave him some medication so we shall see if that helps. I will say he slept all night!!! Yay!!!!
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WOW, THAT WAS REALLY A SURPRISE!!! YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE HONEY. YOU HAVE BEEN TEACHING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I THINK IS BECAUSE THE BOYS ARE GROWING UP. HONEY, DO NOT THINK NEGATIVELY. NO MATTER WHAT, ALWAYS KEEP POSITIVE THOUGHTS. HANG IN THERE, GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND THEM.
LOVE YOU
MOM
Tina,
Oh wow ! That is huge news! Is everyting ok? Remember God will go with your kids even into the "lions den" aka public school. Prayer is powerful. Do not let yourself feel like a failure, that does not help anyone, you or them. Sorry if I am rambling, but wow, I was not expecting that. You are still a beloved child of the King whether or not your kids are in ps or homeschooled. If you ever need to talk feel free to email or call. love ya, your sis in christ, Amy
Tina,
I wish you and your family well! We will miss you and your knowledge so much at the CoOps. Tell the boys good luck-I am sure they will do great, I know you have done a wonderful job teaching them and they will flourish no matter where they are. Please try to not feel bad for any decisions you have made-past, present or future for that is the only way we can learn. I know this decision must have been a hard one for you and your family, so tonigh I will send positive thoughts and prayers your way! Hope that we can still get together sometime.
Beth (Mom to Isabella and Joey)
Tina,
Your news is really, really big news!!! I know how much you love teaching your boys and I know they are as smart as they are because of you. Sending them to ps is a big, scary step but the Lord will keep watch over them and your boys will do just fine. It will take some time for them to adjust to the school but their excitement is because they look at this as a new, fun adventure. Call me if you need to talk or if I can help in any way.
Love you.
We will miss you and your family at co-op! Praying for your peace and to hear God's voice of direction, unity with your husband on this decision, and grace for whatever has prompted it. The LORD goes with your children, don't be afraid, just be vigilant. Blessings,
Keta J.
Tina,
I know this is a hard step. Whatever your reasons I know you know what is best for your children. Sometimes in life we have to do things that we don't understand, but in the hand God was in it all along. Keep your head up and I'm always here if you need someone! Love Ya and will miss you at co-op!
Leigh Anne (who never has time to blog anymore)
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