tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post8928282441144638642..comments2024-02-12T18:02:06.707+11:00Comments on respect. love. learning.: I amHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560926974431305982noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-12791214539462133462011-05-28T19:58:39.601+10:002011-05-28T19:58:39.601+10:00Hi Helena. Hope you're feeling a bit better t...Hi Helena. Hope you're feeling a bit better today. <br />We're semi-schooly, with a routine (no packaged curriculum though) and you know what? When I am flat or anxious or sick, its really, really hard to stick to the schedule. And then I feel guilty and that my children will get behind because I don't have the energy to keep them to the schedule. I'm actually glad at those times that I am only semi-schooly and can let go of the schedule for a few days until I'm able to plug back in. The same applies when its one of the boys that's sick or having an off day.<br />So the grass isn't greener on the other side.<br />I also think those times of doubt and question aren't necessarily bad- they help us to reaffirm the things we believe and readjust the things that may need tweaking. <br />It shows you care.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824924349210440889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-35882575595245414422011-05-28T17:17:02.367+10:002011-05-28T17:17:02.367+10:00Sending big hugs! And I just want to let you know ...Sending big hugs! And I just want to let you know also how much you inspire me to be more unschooly! What you do sounds so lovely, so learny, that I want to do more of that. <br /><br />I have doubts about how we homeschool. Surely we should do "more"? But, that isn't what homeschool is about. It's about finding what works for you. Knowing that learning happens all the time. <br /><br />I think I'm a bit more schooly than you - but we don't use "packaged" curriculum. I kind of plan out what we want to tick off during the term and then find ways to achieve those. I couldn't stand printed out (or online) curriculum that tells us what to do and when to do and how to do it and then you are left feeling guilty if you don't do it that way. And I don't think you would like it either.<br /><br />Big, big hugs - you are wonderful and amazing (if a little snotty at present) :-)Ingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396226904711922049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-15911228819413233682011-05-27T21:57:59.420+10:002011-05-27T21:57:59.420+10:00Hugs to you! I also live in the state of am I doin...Hugs to you! I also live in the state of am I doing enough? Am I screwing them up? And on those days we do something more schooly. The kids don't mind much, and I feel better. This may go on for a few days, and then it passes. I have always been like this. It is ok. You will find your way. The journey is different for everyone.<br />I echo the others, make sure your Vitamin D is up. That is a big factor for me and depression, as well as Omega 3's. Take it easy, pamper yourself, love yourself. You are awesome, and deserve only kindness. Sending you my love. Do you feel it?<br />:>)Frogcreekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648036415206129006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-13340501200207785372011-05-27T21:48:19.774+10:002011-05-27T21:48:19.774+10:00I'm so sorry you're feeling low. I've ...I'm so sorry you're feeling low. I've been there before. I hope things shift for you soon! I hope, too, that the positive energy coming towards you from your blog friends helps :)<br />I know you realize that your low mood is contributing to your homeschooling uncertainties, but I thought I'd confirm what others here have said too, and say that I experience the same thoughts from time to time. Usually it is when I am run down, tired, or sick. I know though, as you do, that this path feels right, so it's the path for us! <br />Feel better soon!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600694619101352923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-4405160811761460302011-05-27T15:08:37.161+10:002011-05-27T15:08:37.161+10:00hugs to you lovely,
we do all stumble with our ch...hugs to you lovely,<br /><br />we do all stumble with our choices as mothers, as homeschoolers, as friends as lovers. <br />As long as we are thinking about the choices we make, and we are making them with love and with truth and consideration we will get there in the end, wishing you all better really really soon.<br /><br /><br />xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526747028900637503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-71146462527002694942011-05-27T14:16:04.248+10:002011-05-27T14:16:04.248+10:00It sounds like we have the same thing - *so* much ...It sounds like we have the same thing - *so* much mucus! Blurghhh. I hope you are better soon, I'm at the tail end I hope. <br /><br />I can relate entirely to your uncertainty - for me it bubbles up almost daily and reading and re-reading about unschooling, touching base with other natural learners either in real life or through online forums and visiting blogs such as your beautiful one is what keeps me afloat. It's quite the journey with mountains and troughs isn't it? Feeling unwell certainly opens up those troughs - canyons even - at times. <br /><br />You have a wonderful outlook and perspective - I have no doubt that you will be able appreciate those moments of wonder and magic even from the bottom of your temporary mucus filled trough!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200295568260675450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-72530071906569570582011-05-27T12:07:01.328+10:002011-05-27T12:07:01.328+10:00Rest, drink tea, read books you want to read and r...Rest, drink tea, read books you want to read and relax and rest some more.<br /><br />When I read your blog I am blown away by what your kids know! I start to think of un-schooling, I begin to see how if you let them be, they find their true North, learn what they need to learn...<br /><br />Your inspire me so much, you inspire me to see where unschooling may take us...<br /><br />Rest, take it easy,<br /><br />I am sending positive energy your way, sweet friend.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539646468375983846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-53129140431013031172011-05-27T07:37:20.232+10:002011-05-27T07:37:20.232+10:00Oh Helena! Do you know how much you inspire me. I ...Oh Helena! Do you know how much you inspire me. I wish I could be more like you. KEI wishes I would be more like you. You have amazing kids whose happiness oozes off of every word you write. They are confidante, talented, bright and wonderful and you know this. We all feel like this sometimes. I think that is why we are all good HS Moms. We DO question because we so want the best.<br /><br />My sweet friend, you ROCK!!! And as for the lows..the beautiful shining HIGHS will find you again. They always do.<br /><br />So funny because out of all the blogs I read, I wish I had the guts to be more like you. Love you! <br /><br />*Removed the first one because it had a misspelled word!! How embarrassing ;)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487026746937164012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-323801957859631572011-05-27T07:36:01.362+10:002011-05-27T07:36:01.362+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487026746937164012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-81253420752496496642011-05-27T02:35:02.416+10:002011-05-27T02:35:02.416+10:00I just want to give you a big hug right now!! I am...I just want to give you a big hug right now!! I am so sorry you aren't feeling well and the gray is around you. I have to tell you that I have the same fears as you do. I have the same worries about unschooling. I have the same pep talks with myself about finding the joy. What a journey this is, yes? In the end, I know it comes down to trust, feeling the fear and doing it anyway (as you said beautifully in your last post). It's also hard not to compare ourselves to other families, just as it was hard not to compare mine to all the wonderful things your children are doing!! I have to remind myself often that we are all far more alike, than we are different :), and that I have something to learn from every path I come across.<br />Lots of love to you Helena :), and thank you for another beautiful post.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238426502277628056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-91563131156454743902011-05-27T02:18:13.711+10:002011-05-27T02:18:13.711+10:00Oh boy do I understand that uncertainty. We did a ...Oh boy do I understand that uncertainty. We did a somewhat structured year of homeschooling because it was our first, and because I am naturally a disorganized person. I needed the structure.<br /><br />But I also have, deep in my heart, a desire to bring some of the unschooling essence into our lives. I just don't know how. Yet.<br /><br />So I start with structure as a help, then as I gain my balance, confidence, and knowledge, I know I'll stretch over into what is more unfamiliar and unstructured (and scary!).<br /><br />You are close to your family so you may not be able to see it, but readers of your blog can. Your children are getting a wonderful life education. They are learning to value education and to educate themselves. That is key, and that's what's going on.<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon. Be sure to get plenty of vitamin D. :) And even though you may feel like you're unsure on your unschooling path, you are helping me see a way! So thanks for sharing. :)Hi Kookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414232981567488952noreply@blogger.com