Thursday, September 9, 2010

I wonder what it's like living in Hawaii?

So today I feel discouraged. It's the 6Th real day of being at school at home and so far while I know we have accomplished things and Will has been learning none of the days have followed the same pattern and most days if not all we have not accomplished all that I want to get done. I am finding it difficult to know what is OK and what isn't. What is critical and what to be OK with letting go. Is it OK that he didn't write in his journal yesterday and may miss it again today? Is it OK that I put in half of the pictures for his Boston Report (details of that later, his first big project)? Is it OK that I am dictating this report? I sort of let him choose the format of his presentation, I definitely guided him. He is also going to have to present his Revolutionary War information as well and he chose to write a poem about it, I don't know how he can get all his learning into a poem? Should I suggest he write several poems? Is one general poem OK? I want to do some art projects but am finding it difficult to pick something that relates to other things he is learning so it's not just random. But, I am also finding it hard to do something with Will and the younger kids at the same time. He is so much more advanced than they are. I just feel overwhelmed. I feel like I can't possibly do it all. We have missed chores the last 2 days so a thick layer of dust is lounging about on all the surfaces of my home, my carpet is screaming to have it's fur cleaned and I won't even mention my bathrooms. I am also behind on my personal reading, my diet is out the window and I have gone running once this week. It's been a horrible, terrible, no good, very discouraging day. I know some days are like this, but I wonder if days like these occur in Hawaii?

1 comment:

  1. Yes, they do, they just occur in generally beautiful weather and richly scented air! Which might cause another roadblock, because you'll want to do all your teaching outside. Lots of biology work could be done though. I know it's difficult for you, but try to loosen up the screws of that rack a bit. Maybe that will help. Also maybe if you stop for a minute, the solution(s) will come. Say a prayer? Love you Every Minute, M.

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