tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post2012976416955072492..comments2021-09-12T21:04:17.093-04:00Comments on Elsie and Joe Deluxe: today is the dayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-69679905150819896132009-09-15T12:53:53.592-04:002009-09-15T12:53:53.592-04:00Wow, that's huge. He's lucky to have paren...Wow, that's huge. He's lucky to have parents who really listen to him and what is best for him.<br /><br />I struggle all the time with sending my kids to their school. It's just not what we wanted in so many ways...but then in many ways it's wonderful, and the best thing for the family as a whole. But still a struggle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-57817341255467637272009-09-11T08:44:16.996-04:002009-09-11T08:44:16.996-04:00"When I'm teaching, I'm exhausted at ..."When I'm teaching, I'm exhausted at the end of the day, but I'm satisfied, and I know I've accomplished something small and significant, every day. The work of being an important adult in the lives of children who need another adult is what I'm here for."<br /><br />So true, I completely understand what you are saying here and how lucky those children are to have Christie - Childhood 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/03273633554293833746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-56919529410427169622009-09-09T22:16:09.293-04:002009-09-09T22:16:09.293-04:00usually a lurker...but wanted to tell you that I s...usually a lurker...but wanted to tell you that I see Big's entry into school as a sign that he's ready to explore more of the world, too, not a sign that homeschooling was inadequate. I have an 8yo & a 5yo, both in public school, and sometimes I feel guilty that I am not homeschooling them...but I'm not sure it would be the best choice for them, for me, for now.<br />p.s. will Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240796187895372607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-29678899708021277752009-09-09T20:02:13.329-04:002009-09-09T20:02:13.329-04:00I've been thinking about this post for a coupl...I've been thinking about this post for a couple of hours and I have to share my reactions. You said you were struggling with feelings of not being up to the task of homeschooling a middle schooler. I don't see you as inadequate at all; in my opinion, his going to school is more a function of his maturing and needing to move out of the nest, and you have made that possible. That's Granna Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298063158081735209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-86409280880622449082009-09-09T17:02:27.006-04:002009-09-09T17:02:27.006-04:00Beautifully written -- I really understand how you...Beautifully written -- I really understand how you feel. Can't wait for the update -- please post it tonight!Granna Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298063158081735209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-17600923427228920812009-09-09T11:45:34.309-04:002009-09-09T11:45:34.309-04:00When you're ready to start teaching other peop...When you're ready to start teaching other people's children again (another homeschool class?), let me know--we'll be first in line!Voodoo Mamahttp://supermom-procrastinationcentral.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-16732692024119333452009-09-09T10:06:16.299-04:002009-09-09T10:06:16.299-04:00Big One leads the way! Good for him.Big One leads the way! Good for him.Mr E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05946212500155765397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27318902.post-62614749102339910792009-09-09T09:48:03.226-04:002009-09-09T09:48:03.226-04:00Sounds like you've been going through a lot. A...Sounds like you've been going through a lot. And made some good but tough decisions. If I lived closer I'd come over and have tea just so you don't feel so alone on his first day.<br /><br />Being a grown up is hard. You are doing a great job.JoVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680602039278597976noreply@blogger.com