Night Elf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My kids in the elementary stage. Yes, they are growing and becoming interesting in new and different ways, but I really really miss the fun school days. I miss... pattern blocks counting frogs simple colorful workbooks reading stories aloud (they've totally lost interest) number lines made of masking tape on the floor handwriting with crayons and shaving cream M&M math short easy books that made my kids eyes light up (like magic tree house and berenstain bears) Middle and High School are a whole different ballgame. *sigh* I'm not enjoying homeschooling or even parenting anymore like I used to. I still love my kids and think they are super great! But I don't feel like a mommy anymore. I'm a mother now. That's a HUGE difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I was just thinking that my youngest (turning 9 this week) will probably outgrow being read to far earlier than I want to give it up (awkward sentence, but you get the picture). I guess there's always the possibility that grandkids may need some schoolin' someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Me, too, Beth. I miss it a lot. I love to peek in on the K-8 curric. board and read about kids learning to read, learning to do math, etc. Those days were just the most fun! I love having five teens, but things are different. I miss those early days. They were wonderful! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Oh yes! That would be me. However, at the time I was so stressed about the pressure to teach the guys to read and whether or not we were getting enough hours in for Kindergarten I now realize I wasn't just enjoying it enough. I wish I had just leaned back and enjoyed more often. I was so scared I would teach them how to read incorrectly or write wrong and they'd be scarred for life! LOL One good thing out of it is that I now know that for my up and coming 2 yr old and will enjoy it much more. Also, I try to enjoy 7th and 5th grade more rather than be TOO stressed. It's important, no doubt, but it's also a moment we'll never be able to come back to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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