HollyDay Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Dd finished Physics yesterday. That was the only course I was still teaching. She is doing Calculus 1 online. We finished art in March. She finished all the other courses before Christmas. So, I'm done. Graduation with our co-op is in June. The graduation committee (which I'm a part) has worked very hard all year to make it a good event. It feels odd. Really odd. I started homeschool when oldest dd was 3. K3 with Amber Lamb and Button Bear. She will be 21 in June. So, I have homeschooled 17 years. Wow!!!! I've loved it. And now it is finished. 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations. And hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations. And hugs. :iagree: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Bittersweet! Congratulations on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I can only imagine what that feels like. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations, Mom, kids, family! :party: So, what is next for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Wow! Congratulations on finishing the journey. What's next for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations and WOW! Have a great time finding your way to the next part. It's also pretty cool. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations! And glad to see that this was an "I've reached the end of this journey" thread rather than an "I just can't do this anymore" sort of thread. :001_smile: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I understand how you feel! 17 years here too. :) And about to send my second dc off to the Air Force Academy. For those of you in the thick of the challenging years (and which ones aren't?!!)...it really does fly by. I remember people saying that to me and wondering about that. In the end, the days sometimes go slowly, but the years tick by quickly. Love em, hug em, enjoy the time you have with them. And on the other side, it is bittersweet. But I am so glad to have had the opportunity to spend all those days/hours/minutes and years with our children. Never will regret that. HollyDay, congratulations to you and your family! Enjoy the next stage of your journey. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Well done! I'm in the final month or two as our kids go to public high school. And only 12 years total here. It feels mostly good to be finishing. So thankful to have had this time with my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 :party: :grouphug: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations, Mom, kids, family! :party: So, what is next for you? Wow! Congratulations on finishing the journey. What's next for you? This is the question.....I should get a part time job. The extra income would be appreciated. But, it is okay if I put this off a bit longer. Dh has been working from home more than usual lately and he has really seen all that I do here. He has always appreciated all that I do, just never saw it in action for more than a day or two. It is about a full time job managing insurance, home care (and all that goes with that), bills, etc. If I work too much out of the home, then it will put a strain on what needs to be done here. And I want to have my home and family as my priority. I'm 55. I want to stay active and involved. But, I'm also 55. I'm not a spring chicken anymore. I'm not sure I could manage a barista job or stock clerk type thing. I know a few retirees who work as bag clerks at local grocery stores. But, honestly, I don't want to be taking groceries out to cars in 100+ temperatures while wearing jeans or pants (dress codes) this summer. Anyone have any suggestions I'm curious!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikiSC Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations!! I can only imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 congratulations! And hugs. I have through this summer and then all of dd's classes will be outsources (attending high school and an online class or two.) I'm sad since she is my baby and I love having things to talk about with her, but I am definitely burned out. I just haven't figured out what to do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations. And hugs. Yep. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Bittersweet! A big WELL DONE to the both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Wow. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Happy retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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