I have officially decided that I am not deciding!! I have been feeling so guilty not working on curriculum plans for my boys. There is a conference and exhibition hall here June 7th, so everyone I know is in full planning mode. There have even been two used sales in our area (which I have missed). Today, I decided that I'm not doing it. I will focus on this baby and pregnancy for now. I am letting myself off the hook. Now, I know some aspects of planning may be harder once baby is here. But I just don't have the emotional space to deal with both. (This has been a tough pregnancy). If all else fails we'll just do the same stuff we did this year, only move up one grade. I was thinking of changing quite a few things, but I don't have the energy to do the research... maybe later. We'll see.
HOORAY!!!!! Good for you!!! Officially confirming you are ALLOWED to do that. (((HUGS))) Take care of you and little one. It will ALL be okay!
There's always a lot of fuss over what curriculum to use, but I feel that what makes a homeschool successful is the home environment. I think the curriculum matters less. So find one that's OK and use that. There are too many really great programs you could use, you don't have to look at them all in minute detail and choose the best. You have to be a loving, caring, encouraging mom and you will be successful.
YOU'RE PREGGERS! That's reason enough to put things off a bit! Yeah, sit back and do what you can, and don't stress over what you can't get done. The kids will be fine! And you'll have the summer to settle down with the baby.
Give yourself a break. It's okay to take some time off when you are pregnant and when you have just had a baby! It won't be the end of the world if you order your school things later, or even if you start school late. Be nice to yourself!
Someone just gave us the next math book my DS will need for gr1 next year - not even a mark on it. I have just decided to stick with that same math prog for next year - and if we decided it's not working then we can change. It was free anyway! One more decision I don't have to make!
Okay, I started. I've begun to sift through what we have, and think through what we want for next year. I am now officially done my two church commitments, and only have one committee that I"m still on. But that one doesn't meet often, and they know I'm not volunteering at events. I feel so much better to have those things out of the way. 6 more weeks to baby. (give or take). Doc says things are looking better these days - her thoughts of early induction may be changing, and my chances of a natural birth are looking up! So, all in all, it's been a good week. Blessings!
