Dmmetler Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 L has the last final for the last CC/DE class, and after that it's just paperwork. M and C are doing online school next fall. It's the end of an era, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. (I know that I don't want to go back to teaching in a K-12 school, nor to teaching college ed/mued/child development classes). I'm just not sure teaching and tutoring will fill the days. 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations on a job well done! It’s okay if it takes a bit of time to find your next endeavor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I'm close! Just a few more weeks. I have been juggling homeschooling and working full time for a few years now so it is more a relief than bittersweet. And we have been FAR from the cozy days of playing with wood blocks to work on spelling and doing "sun days" when the weather is nice for years now. At this point, I am more and administrator than educator. But it will still be the end of an era. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! And I know what you mean about finding the next thing (see my signature). I'm a close to a year out from finishing and still searching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! That is an incredible accomplishment! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 It’s bittersweet, isn’t it? congrats and big hugs, mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations on a job well done. 💗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! 🎉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations to you and to L. (And hugs if you need them. Actually, hugs even if you don't need them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Well done! You are sending quite a scholar into the world. Way will open on the next chapter for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 It feels so weird at first. It may take some time, but you will adjust to this new phase in your life. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Agreeing with what everyone else said. I went through this a year ago. It's a weird place to be. Particularly if you have homeschooled for a long time. For me, the pandemic has sort of kept me on hold for the past year too. If you can, I highly suggest you just let the situation be what it is. Don't fight it and panic that you don't have the next thing planned. I think many people rush right into the next thing, without taking the time to be still and enjoy the mountain-top. I liked homeschooling, and I miss it in some ways. But it is really nice to have accomplished something like this. And it's also very nice to not have the burden hanging over me any more. So congrats! Give yourself a big pat on the back, and take a deep breath and enjoy it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congrats! It's ok to just be for awhile, to allow yourself time to re-discover parts of you that have been focused on your DD for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! You did a fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 What a strange transition that must be! Congrats to you and to L for forging your own path and doing such a wonderful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I feel like you need a retirement party! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Dmmetler said: It's the end of an era, Yes, it is. You have been my constant companion on these boards for close to a decade. I have absolutely loved your stories of snakes and lizards and other scaly critters. It has been a joy to read about the passion your daughter has had for her education and all the opportunities you have fought to give her. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with me and others on this board. Ruth in NZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Dmmetler said: L has the last final for the last CC/DE class, and after that it's just paperwork. M and C are doing online school next fall. It's the end of an era, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. (I know that I don't want to go back to teaching in a K-12 school, nor to teaching college ed/mued/child development classes). I'm just not sure teaching and tutoring will fill the days. ((((Dmmetler)))) I'm so glad I was able to meet you. 🙂 I'm sure you'll figure something out, and you'll be extraordinary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condessa Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations! Well done!!! 🎉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 I had a dream last night where a bunch of my homeschool and cheer parent friends were trying to create an elaborate mini-gold course to teach...something. I figure it was an "your life is changing and your primary reason for being in contact with these folks is going to be in Atlanta, so even after COVID it won't be normal again" dream....sigh... L was crying on leaving campus yesterday and commented "I should be happy, but it just points out that it will never be normal again. And that's exactly right. There will never be another day of the cafeteria ladies starting a grilled cheese for her when they see her coming, nor another class in person, nor of time spent sitting by the campus lake with the watersnakes. COVID took those this year, and next year will be a different campus, different cafeteria, different lake, and we don't know if it has water snakes or not (it's a lot smaller...). COVID took the in person science club meetings and regular homeschool activities and sleepovers and birthday parties. COVID took the chance to have a senior prom. The chance to have a last cheer season. The last conferences as a pre-baccalaureate in person. The last high school summer trip to Reno. And when it comes back, L won't be part of it. And neither will I. That last year at home, with the homeschool and local friends, is just plain gone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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