sassenach Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Dd was granted a long-shot transfer that I didn't think would happen. We were gearing up for another year of homeschooling and, poof, we're done. It's a weird moment in my life. A decade of homeschooling has come to a close. I think I did alright! 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Well done, mama! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I hope your dd loves her new school, and that you don't feel sad about not homeschooling her any more. After all these years, this will be a big change for you -- do you have any fun plans for your newfound free time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 congratulations and :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I found that it took an entire school year just to let go of my past, and move on in a new direction. You will need to "de-school". Give yourself some time to rest, relax, declutter, and re-group. Enjoy! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 I hope your dd loves her new school, and that you don't feel sad about not homeschooling her any more. After all these years, this will be a big change for you -- do you have any fun plans for your newfound free time? I started college classes last year, so I'll be doing more of that. Dh remarked this evening that only he and the dog are not in school. :rofl: I found that it took an entire school year just to let go of my past, and move on in a new direction. You will need to "de-school". Give yourself some time to rest, relax, declutter, and re-group. Enjoy! Thanks for this. I do feel a little taken aback by the emotional rollercoaster that the day has been. I thought I was ready for this, but now I'm not feeling so ready! I feel like I'm on the verge of losing an entire friend group, too. They'll still be my friends, but we just won't see each other as much. It's sad. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 BTDT. We decided mid-year grade 8, on a Thursday and ds started school on Monday. It was a shock! Two years later, we got another shock, though, and we homeschooled one more year. So you never know! But give yourself some time to make a new life. Suzanne said it well upthread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meganrussell Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I also enrolled my 9th, 7th, 4th and 1st grader this year. It was a hard decision, and I'm still trying to come to terms with it. The kids are excited and start next Wednesday. I still have my Kindergartner I'll be homeschooling, so I'll be able to so fun stuff and concentrate on him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm here too. My girls got into a charter school. Today is their 3rd day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Congratulations.... and hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 :grouphug: and WOW. I'm hoping that you can give yourself some time to adjust and "deschool." Congrats and :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It is a weird feeling. Even though I worked last year, my oldest was technically still a homeschooler attending the CC. Hope she loves it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) I'm sending 5/6 kids this year too. Wow, it's a weird weird feeling. I was so excited a few months ago to send them, but now that it's actually really going to happen (and I can't change my mind, as I've done about 5 times) it feels really sad and like a huge loss. But that's because I'm remembering the good times-the field trips, the science experiments, all of the great literature. I'm not remembering so well the tantrums, the tears, the ugly side of me that came out waaay too often, and everything else that didn't work. But the good thing is, even with all of the screw ups, my soon to be 5th grader said he might be open to coming home for 6th. So I guess nothing is set in stone. But mommy needs a serious break-and we'll just see how it goes. It's kind of freeing to just try something new though-change can be so good! Edited August 17, 2017 by Meadowlark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am so proud of all of us and all the various ways we have raised up our kids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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