Popular Post Night Elf Posted February 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ds18 completed high school today. He's already been accepted to The University of North Georgia which he'll begin next fall. We've homeschooled 14 years, I believe. It was an interesting journey and one I'll feel good about for life. I do carry some doubts as he begins college. Will he really be ready? Did we do enough? I guess we'll find out in August. But anyway, he's graduated! 119 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :party: :party: :party: And also some :grouphug: to you, because this is the end of an era!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations!! :hurray: And gentle hugs as you move on into the next chapter of your life/self-identity. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you and him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations!! :hurray: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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happi duck Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congrats, NE! It is bittersweet, isn't it. I hope it is something you look back on with fond memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow--congrats to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :grouphug: :hurray: It seems like both emoticons are in order. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you and your DS! I just have to ask about this, though: Ds18 completed high school today. I'm dying to know what was the Very Last Thing he needed to do. It just seems like there is *always* more to do... it's hard for me to imagine what "finished" looks like! :p 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations!! I can't imagine what that feels like, but I will be there in 2 years. Way to go, MOM! :grouphug: Is he excited? What are his plans for the remainder of his year at home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you both!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congrats to the both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 WOW!!!!! A race well run. Do you feel satisfied? Wistful? Relieved? Or something else? In a few months be sure to tell us what it's like on the other side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations! I would love to know why today? Is he doing something exciting for the next few months? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm dying to know what was the Very Last Thing he needed to do. It just seems like there is *always* more to do... it's hard for me to imagine what "finished" looks like! :p We actually used an accredited online school so he would earn a diploma. I just didn't feel confident enough in my state to homeschool on my own and try to get him into college with a portfolio. He earned 21 credits, 3 of those were homeschooled classes that they accepted as credits for his transcript. So today he submitted his last final exam. Keystone was a good experience. He did much more writing than I would have had him do had I homeschooled his classes myself, so he'll be ready for college where writing is concerned. Someone else asked if I am sad. In a way I am. I can easily remember when we first started when he was a Kindergartner and I pulled him out of public school. I was so scared and full of doubts. I won't say I was ever rid of doubts during our homeschooling years, but they got easier to push to the side. I'm so proud of him. And of my my girls too. I also graduated my oldest dd with Keystone. My youngest decided to go to public school because she didn't feel homeschooling would give her the edge to get into college that going to a brick and mortar school would do. That was also very scary for me. After years of homeschooling her, I was nervous about her being able to hold her own in a public school setting. But she has done extremely well. So homeschooling was really good for her too. My oldest dd said she would like to homeschool her own kids some day. Hopefully, she'll live near me so I can help! That would be so much fun! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Is he excited? What are his plans for the remainder of his year at home? We have schooled year round for our entire homeschooling journey, taking off here and there as we saw fit, but never for more than 2 weeks. He feels he deserves a big break after all of that work. I'd like him to get a part-time job before school begins in August. We don't think he could handle working and going to school at the same time, so if he did work, he'd quit before school begins. So he's sort of in a 'why bother' way of thinking. We'll see. I'm not going to push anything just yet. I'll give him a month and then I'll suggest he look for a job. I think he would love working at a game store. It would be nice if they were hiring when he was ready to get a job. We'll see what happens. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you both! :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations! I would love to know why today? Is he doing something exciting for the next few months? You might read my previous post about his online school. He submitted his final exam in his last class today. He's met the requirements to receive his diploma so he's done with school until college. He has no plans except to hang out and do the same things he's been doing when he's not been working on classes. Basically, just goofing off. Now that he has nothing to do, I'd like to involve him more with grocery shopping and cooking. He doesn't do much except really simple things for himself. I want him to know how to cook before he lives on his own, which is going to be a long time anyway. He'll be living at home when going to college. Just for background information, he has Aspergers, so that affects him in some ways. We just need to practice more practical skills. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to your ds and to you! So, what are YOU going to do, now that you're all grown up. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations and Hugs! (And out of selfishness, please don't leave us.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It was so bitter sweet for me to let go of home schooling. One reason I think it is still hard is that I spent 16 years getting good at something, and then quit. I have plans to use some of my home schooling knowledge to train our employees and make working here more interesting because I will be presenting new knowledge all the time. I am very happy for you and your ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you both. It's a bittersweet moment for you, I'm sure. He may find he'll want a job for the summer. My kids do not do well with lots of time off. They get grumpy and/or depressed. 2-3 weeks is fun...but after that it's just gets tedious to be home doing nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations!!! Well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow! What a milestone for you both. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congratulations to you both. And just so you know, I was at the grocery today and saw two bright puffy jackets. I thought of you and wondered if you kept your royal blue puffy jacket? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :hurray: :hurray: Congratulations to your son and you!! :hurray: :hurray: Enjoy the pathway into the next stage of your journey. It's well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congrats! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congrats! I've "known" you forever around here. I've still got a couple of years left. It's always so heartening to see another long-timer graduate a kid. Thanks so much for sharing that, and for sharing your journey along the way. :001_smile: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congrats & :grouphug: , Beth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations on your retirement. You deserve a cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congrats! My mom and dozens of my friends went to the University of North Georgia (we lived there) and they all loved it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 :party: Way to go! Enjoy some time for yourself. You've been raising a family for multiple years, so you deserve it! There is a homeschool conference coming up in my area, and although I am basically finished as well (still an afterschooler), I may just go anyway to hear the keynote speaker, get energized and support others on their journey. By the way, if anyone can give advice on figuring out how to decide what to do in the next seasons of life, please share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 :party: Way to go! Enjoy some time for yourself. You've been raising a family for multiple years, so you deserve it! There is a homeschool conference coming up in my area, and although I am basically finished as well (still an afterschooler), I may just go anyway to hear the keynote speaker, get energized and support others on their journey. By the way, if anyone can give advice on figuring out how to decide what to do in the next seasons of life, please share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations to you both. And just so you know, I was at the grocery today and saw two bright puffy jackets. I thought of you and wondered if you kept your royal blue puffy jacket? :laugh: I did! It's hanging on a dining room chair. I wear it sometimes when I take the dogs out. DD16 won't let me wear it away from the house though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Wow, congratulations! What an achievement! I have so much respect and admiration for homeschooling parents who have graduated their kids! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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