Comments for blog.limedaley.com/post/my-mother-in-law-s-insight-into-homeschooling

Comment #2962

2015-12-30T14:38:11Z

Thanks for commenting, S!

We've now been in our house for three years, and we still have plenty of challenges, and successes. (And two more kids!) And we've even had some days where no one has cried!

Comment #2961

2015-12-30T08:40:37Z

Thanks so much too, helped me open my eyes that our family is "normal" too (:

Comment #2960

2012-09-30T22:40:14Z

Kelly and S - that's one reason I made the time to post it. "It's not just us!" is something every homeschooling family needs to realize. We can help each other if we don't keep pretending that everything's perfect.

I am looking forward to being in our schoolroom! It is painted now (just needs the trim done) and the bookshelves are coming along and looking really good!

Comment #2959

2012-09-29T23:44:08Z

It will be better in your own home, with a dedicated room, and a regular schedule, I guarantee it. There will still be moments when you have excruciating doubts, but as you said, that comes with the territory.

Comment #2958

2012-09-29T20:04:10Z

So, it's not just us! And to think, I only ever had to do it with 2 (and they were older).

As lovely and welcoming as your in-laws are, I think your stress level will go down when you are in your own house and can spread out a bit (and no one can hear you yell).

As you said, you can tell that the kids are learning and you also know they are good kids. Just remind yourself of that every once in awhile.

Comment #2957

2012-09-29T15:38:25Z

I never thought I'd laugh at a paragraph that describes my daughter yelling, crying, and feeling inadequate. But you wrote it so well I couldn't help myself!

Comment #2956

2012-09-29T14:49:45Z

Thanks for the peak into your homeschooling life. Not many people write so honestly, so it's easy to feel alone when I have bad days. This year, I've been doing all of our schooling during Ruth's naptime because I just can't handle another distraction. It's hard enough with Caleb around. The most common problem we face is arguing over who gets to sit next to me during our reading time.