Jenny in Florida Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 But's it definitely makes the list. We gave notice that we are moving out of our current rental mid-June, which means I now have run out of excuses to put off cleaning off and packing up and/or getting rid of the homeschool materials. I mentioned to my husband yesterday how difficult I'm finding this, and he admitted that, if he'd had his preference, he would have arranged to be out of town while I worked on this, just so he wouldn't have to watch me be miserable. Ugh. I hate this a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 There is a decluttering thread on here. Perhaps that would help give you some accountability and let you know you're not alone. Or you could ask a friend to come help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 But's it definitely makes the list. We gave notice that we are moving out of our current rental mid-June, which means I now have run out of excuses to put off cleaning off and packing up and/or getting rid of the homeschool materials. I mentioned to my husband yesterday how difficult I'm finding this, and he admitted that, if he'd had his preference, he would have arranged to be out of town while I worked on this, just so he wouldn't have to watch me be miserable. Ugh. I hate this a lot. We just moved across the country and I wasn't sure if we'd homeschool or not while I was doing my packing so I got rid of nearly everything. I found it pretty depressing, too. I had a large age gap between my eldest and youngest, so I had a lot of materials hanging around. I loved homeschooling so clearing out my homeschool curriculum and resources was sad. I hope you get through it quickly. Maybe buy some ice cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrsBasil Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hugs. I've read many of your posts about how carefully and thoughtfully you've found resources to put together your own curriculum, so I am sure it's difficult. Treat yourself at the end of your project! I do want to tell you your posts and old blog were a very big inspiration to me and I use them as encouragement and a how to for putting together things for my young children. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hugs, Jenny. May every last little scrap of paper that passes through your hands be a happy reminder of all you've shared with your children and each tiny accomplishment that brought them successfully to today! [And here's another hug for good measure: :grouphug: ] One further thought: maybe it would help to snap a few photos before you get rid of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I mentioned to my husband yesterday how difficult I'm finding this, and he admitted that, if he'd had his preference, he would have arranged to be out of town while I worked on this, just so he wouldn't have to watch me be miserable. Stinker. Tell him he has to take you out tonight for dinner and a movie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrincessMommy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hugs... I know what it's like at least a little. Moved 3yrs ago from the house we'd been in for 19yr. Started and finished homeschooling in that house. It was much more emotional and sad than I anticipated. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Try the kondo thing of saying thank you to each book before you let it go. It's odd but strangely liberating. But yes. I will cry when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 HUGS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Susan C. Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: I'm three years out from finishing, but dc are still here working/going to college locally. I'm s l o w l y letting things go after selling about half of it all when I graduated my youngest. I still may end up keeping some. Of course ds says get rid of it all (he is keeping his English literature books from college though), but dd is very sentimental and wants every.single.book. Each year, we let some more go. I do think since I put so much into homeschooling, at least some of my identity is kind of with it all, and that makes it hard to turn loose. Maybe you feel the same way? Be gentle with yourself and maybe keep a few boxes of your favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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