So *this* is why we weren't going to take off this summer

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We started back with school today after 4.5 weeks off. And a fairly spotty summer of school (maybe a few weeks of solid work). I did really need the time to organize and plan, and I felt DS did well with a science and gymnastics camp. Everything was going smoothly today until we started handwriting. Reading wasn't great but ok. I knew I would have to review but I didn't have as much review as I needed. I stopped and changed direction quickly but not before the tears and defeat started.

 

Plus he's a little sick so I just stopped for the day. I may read aloud but nothing much.

 

The biggest downer is DD is in preschool now to give DS and I more quality time for school. She doesn't give warning when she needs to use the potty and we may have to leave d/t accidents. I know we don't get a TON done in 3.5 hours but certainly it was great not being interrupted every 15 min.

 

Sorry for the whining. I'm sure things will even out and work out for the best and all that. Today is just one of those days.

[OneStepAtATime]

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[merry gardens]

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You wrote, "Plus he's a little sick"---that may be more responsible than the break. Even when we didn't take breaks, illness showed up in ds' s school work. Sometimes I'd think we'd hit a wall or wonder what went on to cause him to revert, and then a day or two later, he'd be sick. Then, after his recovery, his school work would resume at his normal pace. I saw this often enough to recognize the pattern. Don't get discouraged! I'm willing to bet homeschooling will go better when he's feeling better.