I have not blogged here for a while; the last few weeks have been quite tough with more lows than highs in our home-ed journey.
I have, in truth, found myself to be feeling quite suffocated of late. 24 hours a day with three children is full on and more difficult than I had hoped; I guess I should have known really, but still - you can only live in hope!!
We always try to talk openly as a family and I have expressed how I feel and we are trying things a bit differently, with more time out and about, everyone supporting me more in my work, and trying not too 'worry' about the small things too much. We are feeling a bit better and the last week has felt much more positive and I feel more energised to continue with our journey.
I read some other home-ed parent blogs which helped me too; I realised that I was trying to hard to compartmentalise our day, and that actually home education is much more 'organic' than that. The washing is part of the learning, cooking and chores are part of learning, arguing is part of learning! Trying to separate and consistently 'plan' a curriculum feels like too much of a school day and was being resented by all. Sophie is really keen now to manage her own learning and is beginning to really shine, whilst Noah just really wants to play and play. He is 8; 8 year olds boys should be playing and not sat 'learning' for hours on end!
Lily on the other hand is on a whole different route at present and has sat an entrance exam for a local independent school. Although this does not sit with our home-edding philosophy I can see that this may suit her, so we are just seeing what happens really. Lily has also been an managing a great project this week which she will blog on soon - watch this space!
Angela x
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