Tree House Academy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am in a funk right now, to say the least. My older son is not jiving with his curriculum and I am currently waiting for things to arrive so we can change paths. My younger son is having trouble with CLE LA 1 (rules are whizzing by him and he just isn't remembering them). SO - I would love to take time to get myself togehter, get the curriculum issues straightened out, and start again. Problem is...if we want to finish when I had planned, we can't just up and take a week off all willy nilly. I think I may scream! What is wrong with me??? Is this normal? I feel like the kids when it is time to start school the last week or two..."Awww...do we have to?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 It has crossed my mind to cancel high school....completely. Today, that thought is very high on the list. I'm struggling mightily. I have thought about writing a post on the high school or special needs boards. Maybe after a nap <sigh> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yep. I've been dragging/struggling with motivation/energy. It isn't helped by the CONSTANT bickering of the dc. (Mostly B & D being horrible to each other, but occasionally B & T or D & L have issues with each other. Today we've had all of the above. :glare:) Ugh. Nor is it helped by the fact that B periodically refuses to do his work. I just threatened him with school (or a complete curriculum such as K12) about 10 minutes ago--you know the "you have it so easy now/ if you want to push it you'll have sooo much more work/writing to do" spiel. :glare: I keep reminding myself that it's October, and I felt this way last October (and the October before that...) :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 :grouphug: Slog it out for tomorrow, see if you can work it out this weekend and if not maybe just an extra day or two would work? I've given ds days off, while also showing how he'd have to double up work to catch up. It must be the weather. I just haven't wanted to 'do' school this week, luckily both the boys are gung ho (or else haven't noticed that I'd be happy to throw in the towel). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 YES. I am almost 39 weeks pregnant and all I want to do is put on videos for my kids and take day-long naps...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 If you call yourself a relaxed or eclectic hser for a bit, I promise I won't tell anyone. Shhhhhh..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaT Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Never. I pride myself on 100% attendance rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Laurie I lol'd I may change philosophies for a week or so :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am having the same issue this year. There are a few subjects that are going well, but several that I just can't figure out what I want to do. It is driving me crazy. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermine Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I feel that way. I'm exhausted and I feel like school is really, really boring and uninspired and I hope I'm not doing more harm than good. :P But we carry on, and hopefully I'll be more interesting soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 The bickering isn't helping here either. That, and with what we were using, my 5th grader was needing me a lot more than he should be needing me...keeping me from working with my 1st grader who does need me. School is taking a ridiculous amount of the day. My older won't focus or concentrate and his attitude is infuriating me. None of this is conducive to good parenting OR good homeschooling. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am not one with low expectations for my family, so I'm hoping the hive won't come at me & mine with pitch forks and torches. However, sometimes the most helpful thing to do is to take a break and come back to it. Fresh eyes and a new attitude are good thing.s As hsers, we have that freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Rebecca, I've finally come to terms this year with moving ahead in those areas where they are doing well, and stopping and parking on those spots where they aren't. The parking might be to do a review of those grammar rules, for example, or to do some extra work in a subject in order to get extra practice. So we will finish some subjects on time, but some subjects - the ones that they have struggled with, might go over. But even if you are still finishing up one or two subjects, you will still be doing much less school by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Rebecca, Rebecca, Rebecca -- I have felt that way all week long! In fact, we took today off (which is fine -- we're a bit ahead of where I planned to be). There are some days when I want to throw in the towel and just give up. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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