Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 .....I am beginning to get that feeling of being completely overwhelmed. It seems that almost NOTHING has been accomplished since our Christmas break. I' m working part time as a sub teacher and am getting called in at the last minute. That has taken my prime teaching time for my own children. I just need to get organized. Organized in several different ways. I need to shift my routines around a bit. Usually, I used to get the boys going on school work and then spend an hour on basic housework, then begin teaching/grading/ discussing with boys. Today, I cut that house work hour into about 30 minutes... mainly tidying up... I can not think in a mess! My teens also need to be more responsible in thier school work and chores. My daughter is pretty much completely independent. I only do Algebra 2 with her about twice a week right now. My sons however have developed some very lazy habits. I've allowed it sadly, but it MUST change. Please pray for me today as I write out a new school schedule, new chore charts, new daily routines. I'll also be organizing school materials on ONE bookcase and begin writing out lesson plans for the boys. Also, if you work and homeschool please send some encouragement. If you are unorganized and overwhelmed please let me know. I KNOW I'm not alone.. I just need encouragment and support on this cold, raining, very grey day. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 :grouphug: I know how you feel, and I WILL pray for you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 This is our first full week back after Christmas break, so you are probably ahead of me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 :grouphug: Definitely unorganized here too. :tongue_smilie: I'm praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 :grouphug: I am *so* there with you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Pam, I've had VERY little time to teach my youngest over the last month and a half. And this is a kid who is very social and doesn't like the "solitary confinement" of doing things alone. But I want to encourage you that he's doing well on his own and even realizing some of the benefits ("It's a lot faster, mom!"). I think kids know when you have to be away. After all, you're not getting your nails done instead of teaching them :tongue_smilie: Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm not organized either and definitely could use a few more hours in the day! I can definitely sympathize. Hopefully it will get better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I just saw 2 mom's who I thought were really on the ball, and they are in the same boat as all of us!! Do not feel alone, because you definitely are not.:grouphug: Signed, "Just muddling through":001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We've had a very slow start up after Christmas as well. Ice, then sick. Consolidate, condense my friend. My dear friend works four part time jobs and homeschools a high schooler. She said a lot doesn't get finished. But her oldest, a freshman in college, just got a great report card. So, its not all of the insane amounts of work you do, its the skills you learn that are important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantechell Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So, its not all of the insane amounts of work you do, its the skills you learn that are important! Words to live and learn by!! Glad to know that my little schedule is not the only one in need of reorganizing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 :grouphug:(((Pam))) January always gets to me. I encourage you to keep moving, celebrate the little things, and look at the week as a whole. My personal solution is to clean the house before bed, have my things ready for the morning and eat a good breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 :grouphug: You are definitely not alone! I have great ideas and intentions, but usually end up just muddling through the days since there never seems to be enough hours to put the "ideas" into action. Can I share this blog post that was written by my favorite author just this morning? When I read it, I felt like she was "speaking" right to me! http://www.itakejoy.com/your-center-of-focus-in-the-midst-of-a-crazy-life/#comment-3659 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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