Comments on A Homemaking Journey: Life Changes

I feel you!! I have been homeschooling for over 1...

2009-10-08T14:31:31.851-07:00

I feel you!! I have been homeschooling for over 10 years and I put two kids in school last year (out of 6). I was burned out too. I feel guilty too, but I feel better knowing they are getting something done instead of home with a burned out momma. Its sad, but I am feeling better. Considering sending two more next year and then my last one. Sure, some days I wish they were all home, but they are happy!!! Good luck!!!

Wow, what a journey you have had of late. I am fol...

2009-10-02T10:42:51.751-07:00

Wow, what a journey you have had of late. I am following you now from MBC Follow Club....super blog! I will definitely be checking back

Dear Dawn, In the spirit of not being meddling, I ...

2009-10-02T10:14:35.975-07:00

Dear Dawn,
In the spirit of not being meddling, I shall say well done and know that whatever you decide, we are behind you. Am confidant you know what you are doing and hoping you receive a bit of rest, Dear.

I don't think choices like this are ever easy, but...

2009-10-01T15:26:03.819-07:00

I don't think choices like this are ever easy, but I think you are a superhero!! Raising kids is a hard job. Raising kids with special needs is harder than anyone knows, except those of us who have done it.
Your kids know you love them and want what's best for them. It's not a failure to step back and recharge. And wow, maybe they'll do well and even thrive at school. :) As someone who spent nearly 20 years as a homeschooler, I always think it's a great choice. But I have also learned that we moms need to give ourselves some grace sometimes. We can't always be everything to/for our kids. But we can always be there for them.
For now, enjoy the respite, enjoy your preschoolers, and when your older kids come home, give them some fresh homemade cookies and let them tell you how great their day was. (((Dawn)))

Kris

Dawn, You don't have to justify yourself! If it ...

2009-10-01T13:50:41.429-07:00

Dawn,

You don't have to justify yourself! If it was what you were inspired to do, then do it! Those issues you dealt with this summer would have brought down a burn out on other mothers much sooner than you did, so I hope you're finding peace with your decisions.

Remember, you are the steward over your home, and I have no doubt you did what was right for you and yours. I'm sending giant hugs your way, & know that I'm a homeschooler that supports families no matter what they choose for education - that's why we work so hard to preserve freedom in this country. The freedom to choose what is RIGHT for our families, whether or not that's public school, homeschool, private school... it's between you and God.