I have two more weeks of working during the tax rush before I am back home full-time. Until then, only Megan's schedule has changed. The nice thing about homeschooling high school is that I don't have to be right there to walk them through assignments.
Megan has been doing well with her workbooks and basics. I actually had to add some extra reading because she is doing so well. For three weeks Megan is reading and doing workbooks instead of Heart of Dakota. The exception is dictation.
I ordered Megan's Bigger Hearts for His Glory today. I am so excited to begin this level as soon as I am back home.
This week went smoothly for the most part. My pride almost wishes it hadn't, since I want to feel my contribution is important. But, being truthful, my girls have been doing this long enough to know what is expected of them.
My high-schoolers do Bible with me, a class or two on the computer, and a variety of other things, including a DVD supplemented financial literacy class. Their history consists of a textbook spine with corresponding literature. Jasmine is working on Economy also, having completed Government last year.
If I have learned anything from this week working, it is that I am definitely a homeschool mom. I'm constantly moving at work, not content to sit still for long. I am missing my routine and time with my children. I miss teaching. Most of all, I feel like I have temporarily exchanged my life for someone else's... Someone I used to be.
God placed it on my heart to homeschool years ago. A part of me wondered if working would change my heart. I wondered if I would find I was fulfilled at work in a way I wasn't at home. I wondered foolishly, because God hasn't changed His mind. The money will help, but my heart is my home.
God gives us lessons of many kinds in many ways. I am sure He has some deep lessons for me during this time.
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