FlockOfSillies Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It's 1:00 and I still haven't started school. I feel like this every day now. Ugh. :banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Do you feel this way about everything in your life right now or just schooling? Keep in mind that it is February and thus time for the February homeschool blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here's my solution: if you are a night person, embrace it and teach after the sun goes down. Our household is filled with night owls and insomniacs so we have just opted to do school in the afternoon and evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 We have staryed school at 8pm a few times :) I suffered my February blues in January....partially exhaustion from my schedule and partially morning sickness and a little mid year burn out. Do school at what ever time works. Who says you have to start before lunch? I am now feeling more ready for school. We still don't start before 10 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I don't know about you, but I personally find things are much better if I get up, get ready for the day and dive in early with my kids. If I let things slide until 10 or 11 or later, I find it much more difficult to motivate myself into getting started at all. And I so agree with the February thing. We've had a ton of springlike weather here, which I think has helped immensely this year, but last year's February. . . ugh. I just wanted to climb into a deep abyss where my kids couldn't bug me and hibernate :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've felt this way most of the school year, but it's gotten worse since Christmas. I guess I'm like this about everything lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Do you feel this way about everything in your life right now or just schooling? Keep in mind that it is February and thus time for the February homeschool blues. :iagree::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mommamia Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 :grouphug: I see that you are pregnant (and you are schooling many). Could that have something to do with it.....maybe more exhausted, hormones unbalanced? I'm a gal that has hormone fluctuations that can suck all my energy and joy:tongue_smilie: Praying that you get your groove back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 :grouphug: I see that you are pregnant (and you are schooling many). Could that have something to do with it.....maybe more exhausted, hormones unbalanced? I'm a gal that has hormone fluctuations that can suck all my energy and joy:tongue_smilie: Praying that you get your groove back! Perhaps give yourself a guilt-free week off to regroup and organize your day into something a little easier? I hope things look up for you soon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothergooseof4 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I posted last week about this same thing. Mine is just school. I actually want to do anything but school.....cook, crochet, mainly curl up on the couch and watch movies. It started after Christmas and hasn't gone away. I think this is why I usually revamp our whole school every January, but that has caused its own problems and I really need to stick with what is working. Researching and changing currculum really helps me with motivation, but it isn't best for the kids. It will pass. I know that from experience. Maybe I need to clean and reorganized my school room and that would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've felt this way most of the school year, but it's gotten worse since Christmas. I guess I'm like this about everything lately. :grouphug: I'm so sorry. I think you need a friend to come over, give you a huge real-life hug and bring dinner. Do you have a homeschool support group? Is there someone you can call, and have a good cry with? Someone who will take steps to help you out a little? Whatever the case...remember that you are not alone. I think 99.99999% of homeschoolers wolrd-wide have felt like they don't want to do it anymore. It will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It's winter time, S.A.D., is really prevalent right now. I had it the worst when I was pregnant. Oh my, how bad it was!! You've been schooling for awhile and you might just be burnt out. Maybe try some fun stuff for a few weeks. (Games, videos, books..) I suggest trying to do something every day. Just have the kids work on a math sheet or watch a science video. Also, maybe try reorganizing your school stuff. This always makes me feel better and want to jump back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Can you take a week off to regroup? I've felt like I just had to grit my teeth and drag myself to the school table, but after the day was done, I was just fine. Some days are like that. Plus you're pregnant! Extra hugs for hsing while pregnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 "Jimmy Neutron" -- arriving August 2012 This. I totally understand how you feel mama. Only I have four to your five. Today, we started school at 3:30 and we're still going. Some days are just like this. Keep chugging along! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's so hard to homeschool while pregnant! I would definitely not feel guilty about taking things easy for the next few weeks (or months...or years!). Whenever I start feeling burnt out I relax my standards drastically. The funny thing is, the kids seem to learn just as much, if not more, when we are more relaxed. I usually still did the basic stuff (reading, writing, math), but cut out spelling, grammar, languages of any kind and anything else I could). Videos/library books can be plenty for science for awhile, just let them choose what to read and ask them to tell you a little about it later. Same goes for history, or you could just read ONE history book aloud to everyone and call it a week. We are in a pretty relaxed period now, and I don't intend on leaving it anytime soon! The kids will be fine, you will probably feel better. Spring is just around the corner :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's 1:00 and I still haven't started school. I feel like this every day now. Ugh. :banghead: It's February. We all feel like this. Get outside and go do something else. You will feel better. :grouphug: Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeacademy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I actually want to do anything but school.....cook, crochet, mainly curl up on the couch and watch movies. It started after Christmas and hasn't gone away. :iagree:Except it's been since mid-November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It sounds like this feeling is about everything right now, not just school. Have you considered depression as a possibility? Depression will suck the life right out of you & changing how you do or think about school may only provide a temporary patch on the actual issue. Maybe talking with your doctor is worth a try? Whatever the problem/solution ends up being, I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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