momofkhm Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We are. I hadn't planned today as an off day. I also hadn't realized dh had the day off. But it's good for him. If we took today off, he'd feel he needs to spend it with us. He so rarely gets "me" time. He spends all his time off from work doing kid things. This morning is just for him. He's meeting with friends about work stuff, he's riding with other friends and he's sighting in a rifle. Things he can't do with us, but need to get done. He will be home shortly and take ds to play tennis, but I'm glad he's getting time to himself and not feeling guilty about it! So is your dh off? What are you doing about school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We had our scheduled one-week break last week, so today's a school day for us. Hubby has the day off and is working on his truck. He'll do math with dd later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We always school, even when DH is home. If not, the schedule gets totally messed up, and I spend the rest of the week playing catch up. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Family day here. Day off for everyone.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We are but just finished. We just did a fun grammar review. :) No day off for the college kid though. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 That is a quandary for us, sometimes, that is the decision to make a day off for another family member into a holiday or not. When his brother comes home from college (a whole month at Christmas) my homeschooled highschooler thinks it naturally is a holiday for him. Then, he'll want all the public school holidays (is aware of those from Scout buddies), then both older kids get different Spring Breaks and the kid is already behind for piddling along on work....oh, my. He will get no summer off, at this rate. With both older kids working, or taking classes, that's prob good. I loved that you are so tickled that your husband gets some time off from all. Mine really needs some time off, or "down time", too. He'll sit under the porch on the patio that we store tools and grill stuff, and read, even in the cold. He will hide in his gun room and load bullets. He's not avoiding us, but he just likes/needs solitude with no-one talking AT him. Well, I do too, but I'm the mom, so I'll get some in another five years or so, if I want. I'm still grateful that I get solitude in the 'little cowgirls' room', KWIM? I stay at home, and don't go anywhere, for days and days now, since I have no more carpooling and required trips out, except for groceries, really. I'm a cave-dweller. You enjoy his day off. Hope you see some sunshine! LBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We're going ahead with our normal schedule. But if dh needs us or wants to do something spur of the moment, we'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 we are all very sick. No school today, missed two days last week, missed two days the week before. I've been sick the longest and dd 11 is very sick right now. Dh is on the couch bundled up. He's next. Here's to hoping dd7 won't catch what we have. So no, no school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's my birthday...so a free day for everyone! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We schooled today. We had a fun filled weekend with DH, so today is back to the grindstone. That said school is done, so we have all afternoon to do unexciting stuff (we're off to get our taxes done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 we are all very sick. No school today, missed two days last week, missed two days the week before. I've been sick the longest and dd 11 is very sick right now. Dh is on the couch bundled up. He's next. Here's to hoping dd7 won't catch what we have. So no, no school. Well, that's a bummer reason to be off. :grouphug: Hope you all feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I, too, found out at the last moment that my dh is home today on furlough. I made it a snow day here (1st time this whole winter season) and my dc are eating lunch at a neighbor's house and playing in the snow with friends while dh and I have some time together. It's nice and a refreshing change. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 the boy has a whole week off. He is spending some quality time over winter recess with his Granny :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We schooled this morning. Dh does work today though. Some of the neighborhood kids came by earlier to see if ds6 and ds4 could play. We were right in the middle of a subject so I said we had to finish our school first. It was beautiful, sunny and warm this morning when they came and I told them he'd be out after lunch, but darn if it didn't all of a sudden get cold and rainy by noon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 My husband is off today, and we did school. It was nice to have a second pair of grown up hands to get everything done :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Dh is off today, but he went to a coffee shop this morning to get some "me" time. This afternoon is my "me" time, but with 14 inches of snow, it is hard to walk or drive anywhere. The snow is still coming heavily right now. We did school this morning with light loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Dh has the day off. He spent the morning doing Saturday School with the boys (we know, it's not Saturday, but that's what we call the school he does with them). We've got piano, public speaking, and Judo this afternoon, so he'll get quite a few hours to himself to study for the digital logic class he's taking. I was supposed to spend the morning writing, but instead ended up having a rare lengthy phone conversation with my brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Dh was off today and did his own thing. He's off on Fridays, so this is not really all that different. He did eat lunch with us, as he often does on Fridays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endorphins Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 It's my birthday...so a free day for everyone! :D Happy Birthday! :) I'd planned on doing school today, but DH asked if we could make it a family day. So, it was a family day! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We gave it a shot--but somehow everyone ended up in a mega nerf battle. :001_smile: I'm trying to be laid back about it even though I'm mentally creating a list of what 'should' have been done. So glad they have a fun dad and I need to relax on days like today. Getting better about it as the years go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We were off today. DS had a playdate and the rest of us went to lunch and the mall to hang out and look around. It was a fun, relaxing day. Tomorrow, back to school!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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