We are doing our first round of "Summer School" at the Johnson house. Sasha did not-so-hot in math and standardized math testing this year, and so we agreed to do math summer school.
Sounded like a good idea at the time.
I am now considering Military School.
As much as I believe in what we're doing, as much as I believe the options in our area are limited, as much as I believe in the social/educational/spiritual benefits of homeschooling. . . I'm fed up with 9 year old attitude and tears over subtraction. And addition. And multiplication. And division. Well, you get the point.
This is just a chance for me to lament. Any pity would be appreciated and taken in exactly the right spirit.
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Okay, some words to act like soothing oil on your spirit coming your way!
I can not imagine for one minute being able to do what you do. I admire you, respect you and even feel a little intimidated. I can barely give Michaela intruction on how to hold a knife and fork without her dissolving into a mess. So, as for Math - can't even go there in my head.
The attitude and emotion, drama and delight are a mystery that appear and disappear in rapid succession through out the day for all of us with little princesses this age. It is not a reflection on your parenting or you.
You and Mike do a fabulous job, a sacred work, really. We support you and you can whine anytime!
Just know that you are a hero.
And if you need further convincing check my blog from March 19, 2005
Oh Dena,
Take it from a homeschooling mom who has come within an inch of putting my daughter back into public school this Fall (one of my closest friends would be her teacher), I understand. I am glad to know my 9 yr. old isn't the only "drama" girl. I sometimes feel like it's something I've done terribly wrong, but apparently it's just the way it is.
We need to encourage each other. Today, since my kids have been away for 3 days, I have the energy and clear mind to tell you that what you are doing is important and right. She'll "get" math...don't worry. You're giving her something much more important and fundamental than math.
I may send you an email in a bit.
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