It's noisy here. Already. Not sure I'm mentally equipped for the kids today, and would prefer to extend the weekend mentality over for one more day. They keep walking up to me and telling me stuff. I love 'em, but am obviously a llittle testy. And a bit rattled at getting a mere 5-1/2 hours sleep. Not uncommon, but that's not to say that I'm used to it!
Here's the deal, and what's on my mind. We're really good at keeping to a homeschool schedule. We're not as rigid as some folks, but it works for us. I'm not a tyrant about it, but feeling organized about some things makes the days go smoother, and I feel less guilty as a result. But---I do have a hard time rationalizing the taking of days off, or even shortening school days just because I want to. What I forget is that teaching these kids, and being with them 24 hours a day is exhausting. I am teaching 5 of the eight, and isn't that expecting plenty of myself as it is? It's not like they'll turn into idiots in a day's time, is it? But, at the same time, I tend to overlook my personal needs, driving myself to death and overextending. What's up with that?
So, this morning we'll get our week's schedule all settled, and then will take a drive. A nice, long drive. Now doesn't that sound good? Otherwise, I'll not be rejoicing in the day, but will be angsty about it. And that won't do, just won't do at all.
I can be so hard on myself. The thing is, the kids don't need to see me do that, and I owe myself a break from time to time. Yeah. Still, when I read over this post, I see that it appears that I'm asking for permission from you guys. I amaze myself. Truly.
Here's the deal, and what's on my mind. We're really good at keeping to a homeschool schedule. We're not as rigid as some folks, but it works for us. I'm not a tyrant about it, but feeling organized about some things makes the days go smoother, and I feel less guilty as a result. But---I do have a hard time rationalizing the taking of days off, or even shortening school days just because I want to. What I forget is that teaching these kids, and being with them 24 hours a day is exhausting. I am teaching 5 of the eight, and isn't that expecting plenty of myself as it is? It's not like they'll turn into idiots in a day's time, is it? But, at the same time, I tend to overlook my personal needs, driving myself to death and overextending. What's up with that?
So, this morning we'll get our week's schedule all settled, and then will take a drive. A nice, long drive. Now doesn't that sound good? Otherwise, I'll not be rejoicing in the day, but will be angsty about it. And that won't do, just won't do at all.
I can be so hard on myself. The thing is, the kids don't need to see me do that, and I owe myself a break from time to time. Yeah. Still, when I read over this post, I see that it appears that I'm asking for permission from you guys. I amaze myself. Truly.
