tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post3118858043810147379..comments2023-04-27T11:07:07.764-04:00Comments on La Vida Dulce: On Homeschooling and What I Am LearningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00469891836497620052noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-88349257141261126522008-10-09T16:15:00.000-04:002008-10-09T16:15:00.000-04:00It sounds like you're in a great place! :-)It sounds like you're in a great place! :-)Musings of a Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854615817486354491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-37265208203721768632008-10-09T09:21:00.000-04:002008-10-09T09:21:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post!I keep going back and forth ...What a wonderful post!<BR/><BR/>I keep going back and forth on whether or not to homeschool. I'm just not sure.<BR/><BR/>Reading this helps me to get a better understanding of the whole picture. It seems a lot of things I have read are just SO POSITIVE!!! that I don't believe them. Thanks for giving me the good and the bad!Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-62341809080772980482008-10-07T15:55:00.000-04:002008-10-07T15:55:00.000-04:00ditto......to everythingditto......to everythingBlue Skieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706351585417654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-79261805797640810872008-10-07T14:58:00.000-04:002008-10-07T14:58:00.000-04:00This is such a great post. That lesson of selfless...This is such a great post. That lesson of selflessness is a tough one. We seem to learn it over and over, but never fully. Thanks for the encouragement and for your EXAMPLE of sacrifice.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284165488156415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-90879024160632322262008-10-07T09:25:00.000-04:002008-10-07T09:25:00.000-04:00Picture me with my hand raised, saying, "Me too! ...Picture me with my hand raised, saying, "Me too! Me too!" about this homeschool gig...'cept I don't have the dog that rolled in poop part. Really glad about that for me but sorry for you.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276488490995122450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-26760628231052085792008-10-07T07:31:00.000-04:002008-10-07T07:31:00.000-04:00You are doing a great job, and trust me, trust me,...You are doing a great job, and trust me, trust me, trust me your feelings are completely normal. The LORD and I have been round and round on the things I so want to do if my children were in school. I have a selfish streak in me that I have to fight daily!!! There have been times when I have told the LORD, "But I want to do such and such, or when will I get to such and such, or why can't I such and such." Yet I know down to th very depths of my soul that this is what the LORD has called me to do during this season of my life. When you homeschool your life is not your own anymore, but then again the Bible tells us that we have to die to ourselves (homeschooling or not homeschooling). But, for a stubborn girl like myself I learn much better through hands-on life experience.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you are doing great with having a schedule. I am a social butterfly myself and many people have been quite surprised that I homeschool because it does appear that it brings about isolation. However, once you get involved in the homeschool group and your kids are involved in their sports, you will find that your social calendar is FULL!! The blessing of that is that your friend basis is such a wide variety- homeschoolers, public schoolers, private schoolers, etc.<BR/><BR/>Whether you homeschool throughout this school year and your kids go back to school next year or whether you homeschool them until they go to college I can promise you will NEVER, EVER, NEVER regret this precious time you have with your children. My children have taught me way more through homeschooling them than I have ever taught them. <BR/><BR/>If you have need ANYTHING - advice, a listening ear, questions, whatever I am more than happy to help you in anyway that I can. I will be praying for you as you continue your journey!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946473078251300151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-15251840353893226112008-10-07T02:45:00.000-04:002008-10-07T02:45:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for sharing this season of life wit...Thanks so much for sharing this season of life with us. We haven't entered the whole "school arena" yet but I've tiptoed quietly around the idea of homeschooling (very quietly!). Thanks for such an honest and hopeful look at what your time looks like. I agree with somewhat else already said--you'll never look back and regret this time you're investing in your kiddos.Megan O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00527149458931466636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-82176565134451774512008-10-06T23:09:00.000-04:002008-10-06T23:09:00.000-04:00I loved this post! You hit the nail on the head wi...I loved this post! You hit the nail on the head with your candidness! Thank you!! As I research homeschooling and broach the "me" time with other mom's they look at me as if I'm crazy. One of my biggest fears about homeschooling my children is not being able to go to lunch, shop or just do what I want when I want. I am still mulling over the homeschooling situation for our family. Patience and prayer!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301585140754956363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-16105074036131547582008-10-06T21:19:00.000-04:002008-10-06T21:19:00.000-04:00Okay, I just sent you an email before checking in ...Okay, I just sent you an email before checking in here...and I did ask that question!! <BR/><BR/>Wow, do you know how long I could type here??? I am like a keystroke away from saying "here's my #, let's talk!!" I am so proud of you! You are really doing a GREAT job and you seem like you have things organized and on a schedule (with flexibility, of course) I was glad to see that you joined a group...I was gonna suggest that in this comment but you are on the ball! <BR/><BR/>You know if you need anything please email me and I'd love to chat with you about anything and everything...we can exchange our faves, what works for me/what doesn't, etc. <BR/><BR/>I absolutely ADORE the pic of your sweet boy on the stairs...I mean, that's one of a million reasons I love to homeschool...he looks completely comfortable and into what he's reading!!<BR/><BR/>I promise that I don't homeschool in my gown, though :) (and btw, you know gown is a 2 syllable word in the south, right?) ;)Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320279256655289711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-52499081770038931222008-10-06T20:00:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:00:00.000-04:00Hi from Maine. It's my sixth year of homeschoolin...Hi from Maine. <BR/><BR/>It's my sixth year of homeschooling, and just this afternoon I was remembering (again) all that you wrote about. A full-time job, that today took me until 4pm, before I could lift my head from my third cup of coffee. And one I can't imagine trading for anything.<BR/><BR/>I was so encouraged by your post. Thanks!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680536202032513021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-67869366426385417182008-10-06T18:50:00.000-04:002008-10-06T18:50:00.000-04:00I agree with Meredith -- I do appreciate your hone...I agree with Meredith -- I do appreciate your honesty. You're so genuine -- and I love that you're the kind of person who tells it like it is! It sounds like God is really using this experience to shape you and when this season is finished, I know you'll walk away having learned so much more than you thought possible. :)Michelle@Life with Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770928322306445408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-14189663865119373502008-10-06T17:31:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing. A fascinating insight. I kno...Thanks for sharing. A fascinating insight. I know no-one here in N Ireland who home-schools.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you will never regret the time you are taking now with your children.<BR/><BR/>Hugs and prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833388514253606318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-63153919230532054172008-10-06T16:04:00.000-04:002008-10-06T16:04:00.000-04:00I am glad you are getting involved with new things...I am glad you are getting involved with new things (I knew you would)but that always help a person to heal from the homesickness of another location.<BR/><BR/>I love those little treats in your homeschooling pictures.. the cup of hot chocolate and the reading spot your son picked. I love that your neighborhood is so doggie friendly!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628258024671939698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-45680328991677128862008-10-06T15:49:00.000-04:002008-10-06T15:49:00.000-04:00I love your honesty, Kellie. It's refreshing. I ...I love your honesty, Kellie. It's refreshing. I think I would love homeschooling, but I know that giving up my time alone would likely be my biggest challenge. <BR/><BR/>I love the pics of your kids...especially your son reading on the stairs!mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.com