Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I never post stuff like this, but I had a medical procedure this morning (all's well) and I am wiped out. We haven't taken time off since Christmas, so we're due, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Definitely! Have a good rest and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Absolutely :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks, Impish. We did do a few things before my procedure (math, reading, grammar)....I find it hard to go a weekday without school LOL, unless it's an "official vacation". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 LOL Oh good gravy. I have NO excuse whatsoever and we did pretty much nothing today. LOL. You crack me up--you always say stuff like this but your kids are doing so well, I know there must be some sneak schooling going on somewhere :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yes, of course it's OK, but I know exactly how you feel. Even when we plan time off, for a birthday, or because DH has a day off to do something special, I always feel horribly, horribly guilty - I know it's irrational, but I just can't help it. It sounds as though you really deserve a guilt free day off, hope you're feeling better. Best wishes Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 We are just a bunch of geniuses and I'm trying really hard to dumb us down. :tongue_smilie::lol: I know LOL. That's hard work in and of itself. My suggestions? Lots of t.v., video games, junk food, trashy books and no exercise. That's really important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 LOL Oh good gravy. I have NO excuse whatsoever and we did pretty much nothing today. Me, too. Actually, I was reflecting this morning on how February and March always seem to be as bad for us as November and December. I just can't seem to get us back in to a regular routine. This week was supposed to be our back on track week before dd goes out of town for 2 weeks with my parents. Instead, I've been sick, the dvd player broke (which is used for math & latin) and work has been crazy. I will use the 2 weeks she's gone to get things back in order but in the meantime I have decided not to stress about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 LOL. You crack me up--you always say stuff like this but your kids are doing so well, I know there must be some sneak schooling going on somewhere :lol: This made me lol...dh always says something like this when I'm going on and on about how we never get everything done and how we haven't done any work all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 LOL Oh good gravy. I have NO excuse whatsoever and we did pretty much nothing today. This. :glare: OP, sounds like you deserve some time off. I take time off when I deserve it, but mostly I take time off when I don't deserve it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oh, of COURSE it's okay!! You made it through February... doesn't that call for a celebration?? FYI, my DH took off work today, so we took off school... and we are all being LAZY!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Of course it's okay. Really, were you even questioning that or just sharing? Not being snarky, genuinely curious. I like to share random stuff about our day too so I totally get that. ;) Enjoy your day off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 LOL Oh good gravy. I have NO excuse whatsoever and we did pretty much nothing today. :lol: Me too! We went to some friends houses this morning and played video games. A medical procedure!? Take a week off and put your feet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks all. I have a really hard time taking time off (as my children will attest :glare:) and really did think we'd be able to do a few things this afternoon. S'fine. They needed a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks all. I have a really hard time taking time off (as my children will attest :glare:) and really did think we'd be able to do a few things this afternoon. S'fine. They needed a break. Hope everyone enjoyed the break. :001_smile: And that you are feeling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Absolutely! I'm glad all is well and feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 A medical procedure? Are you kidding me? You took time off for that? You slacker! :P :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 A medical procedure? Are you kidding me? You took time off for that? You slacker! :P :lol: :lol: It was an outpatient thing, but it did involve anesthesia...so there. I am going to read to the kids tonight for "history" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Sweetie, if anesthesia was involved, you're definitely in recovery. Order in dinner and watch a movie. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 :lol: It was an outpatient thing, but it did involve anesthesia...so there. I am going to read to the kids tonight for "history" :lol: lol....hey, all we did was read today for history (and do a guitar lesson and homeschool bowling league) and all I've got is the tail end of a cold! Anesthesia is a much better excuse. (Maybe I can also count that my 11 y/o helped make dinner as like home ec or something. Can Rock Band 2 count as extra "music?" No...? :P) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) It's Friday. (Even WWS ends on Thurs!) This is our 'lite' day. We did spelling, grammar, math, and watched 2 episodes of I * CLAVDIVS. ;) The end. We went and got our eyebrows waxed, and went shopping for dance items. I don't feel the least bit guilty, and I wasn't sick. (We did also participate in a truly major 'cultural event' yesterday, but still. I don't know how some people get so much done in a normal day, never mind a Friday.) Edited March 3, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 lol....hey, all we did was read today for history (and do a guitar lesson and homeschool bowling league) and all I've got is the tail end of a cold! Anesthesia is a much better excuse. (Maybe I can also count that my 11 y/o helped make dinner as like home ec or something. Can Rock Band 2 count as extra "music?" No...? :P) I'll let you count those as schoolwork if you let me count my kids' trip to BJs (and learning about the value of bulk-buying) as math, and fixing their bike chains as science (physics!) Oh, and I'm sure my son listening to Taio Cruz on his Kindle Fire counts as music...or P.E.? He WAS dancing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 A medical procedure? Are you kidding me? You took time off for that? You slacker! :P :lol: She's obviously not rigorous enough for this place. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'll let you count those as schoolwork if you let me count my kids' trip to BJs (and learning about the value of bulk-buying) as math, and fixing their bike chains as science (physics!) Oh, and I'm sure my son listening to Taio Cruz on his Kindle Fire counts as music...or P.E.? He WAS dancing....... Deal! She's obviously not rigorous enough for this place. :tongue_smilie: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'll let you count those as schoolwork if you let me count my kids' trip to BJs (and learning about the value of bulk-buying) as math, and fixing their bike chains as science (physics!) Oh, and I'm sure my son listening to Taio Cruz on his Kindle Fire counts as music...or P.E.? He WAS dancing....... In my family, we actually had a *huge* positive validation this week that the things kids do in their "free" time can become a major factor in later academic success and possibly their future career, even though it looks like they're "just playing" or "wasting time". Schoolwork is a good foundation, but it's the passions that can develop in the down time that can really spark academic excellence in the long run. Everyone needs a "sick day" now and again, especially when they're not sick! Hope your kiddos enjoyed their day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 In my family, we actually had a *huge* positive validation this week that the things kids do in their "free" time can become a major factor in later academic success and possibly their future career, even though it looks like they're "just playing" or "wasting time". Schoolwork is a good foundation, but it's the passions that can develop in the down time that can really spark academic excellence in the long run. Everyone needs a "sick day" now and again, especially when they're not sick! Hope your kiddos enjoyed their day! I thnk you're totally right, and DH has mentioned that he thinks the kids need more 'down time' in their day. Even DS9, who likes school and never balks, has been hinting that he'd like more free time. (When I mentioned that he might give up an extracurricular sport he said "Well, that's not what I wanted to give up..." :lol:) I have been trying to lighten the load a bit for the last few weeks. Maybe we'll keep it up for another week, but this time, I'll EMBRACE it instead of fight it. I don't know if I can do it. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I just call it a minimum day (the public schools have them. Shoot, they'll have a party and a jog-a-thon and call it a school day) and get on with life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketgirl Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Totally! Omg, we moved in December & just barely rolling full steam ahead again...and it's March. You take the time you need, get better, your kids will be fine!!! (actually they will be way more better than fine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol S Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It was definitely okay! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 In my family, we actually had a *huge* positive validation this week that the things kids do in their "free" time can become a major factor in later academic success and possibly their future career, even though it looks like they're "just playing" or "wasting time". Schoolwork is a good foundation, but it's the passions that can develop in the down time that can really spark academic excellence in the long run. Everyone needs a "sick day" now and again, especially when they're not sick! Hope your kiddos enjoyed their day! :001_wub: :iagree: So important to keep this in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It is Teacher Recuperate Day for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hope you are feeling better....and took a good day off. There is nothing wrong with resting when you need to......and I wouldn't be surprised if your kids learned some stuff all on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Sweetie, if anesthesia was involved, you're definitely in recovery. Order in dinner and watch a movie. :D :iagree: I hope you did this...and take the weekend too. Just relax. Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint. That means long years of training....you are a good mommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have been trying to lighten the load a bit for the last few weeks. Maybe we'll keep it up for another week, but this time, I'll EMBRACE it instead of fight it. I don't know if I can do it. :001_huh: It may sound crazy to more relaxed folks, but a friend of mine actually schedules it into her day. She is a very schedule-driven person, so having "free play" on the schedule, and having a name for it she can use when talking to her kids about the plan for the day, really helped her to remember to include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 It may sound crazy to more relaxed folks, but a friend of mine actually schedules it into her day. She is a very schedule-driven person, so having "free play" on the schedule, and having a name for it she can use when talking to her kids about the plan for the day, really helped her to remember to include it. Good idea. It's soooo hard for me to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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