There are times when homeschooling and life intersects and other times when it crashes. A homeschool mom has her plate full but add to it a difficult situation and plates can break. I should know, I have been dealing with a difficult situation just as school is about to begin. It prevented me from being able to concentrate on scheduling school. Now it is preventing me from getting my mind around starting the new year. Have you ever been in that situation? Have you ever gone through a trial that prevented you from concentrating on homeschooling?
I am quite conflicted about it. I feel guilty not starting school. However, I know if I started I would not be a very good teacher. Then it enters my mind that if this was my job then I would press on no matter what. However, that would not mean I would be effective. Notice the back and forth conflicting thoughts. I struggle with it daily as I tell myself that starting after Labor Day is perfectly acceptable. In fact, school is on my time, right? Without bondage to time schedules, I can at least relax in that one area for the time being.
So what will I do? I am tired of feeling consumed. I need to go back to where I feel purpose and that is homeschooling. Sometimes getting back to routine can make things easier to handle. I will take a few breaks when I feel overwhelmed. I will take things step by step. The most important thing I want to do is not be a poor example to my kids. So, if I am stressed one day then that day will be work on the computer or a day off. A day off is better than a day you regret.