The most surprising revelation I have had this year while on a sabbatical from Home Schooling is this ---- I LIKE my kids. I really like them. I MISS them when they are not here. I miss having conversation with them. I miss watching them learn, solve problems & interact with each other. And, now that everyone is potty trained & can dress themselves -- THEY ARE FUN!!!! Really fun.
The Home School sabbatical has been fantastic on so many levels. When school began this year, I didn't know it was a sabbatical. I just knew I was sending my kids to school. Kid #1 was going into middle school & wanted to play sports, student council, etc. Kid #3 was going to kindergarten & wanted a REAL teacher. #2 had never experienced "traditional" school & I thought it would be good for him to experience that. I personally needed affirmation that I wasn't raising freaks that couldn't function in the "real world".
Superspouse & I realized around the Christmas holidays that all of these needs had been met. #1 settled in & loves school & all the extra curriculars it offers. He's staying on that path for the long haul. #2 & #3 have had a great experience seeing how "the other half lives", but are ready to come home. We miss our life.
So, this week, we'll get a taste of our former life & the life that we will have again come May 29.
Spring Break -- Yea!!!
2 comments:
We are having the same experience this year; two in middle school who have only gone to traditional school one year in elementary, my 2nd grader's first year of school and a kindergartner. I miss them, too, but am working this year, so it doesn't feel like much of a sabbatical for me. We may bring a couple home next year, too. I was even wondering how it would feel to focus on one kid a year. Wouldn't that make some memories! Thanks for sharing. It's fun to see other blog moms thinking about the same things I am.
Blessings!
Yay for spring break! I wish us adult kids got one, too! I think my productivity would greatly increase.
Cute kids!!
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