Thoughts racing
My mind is constantly going with educational thoughts. Sometimes, I have so many ideas going that it’s hard for me to pull one out and discuss it logically with even my husband. It’s a wonder I can run this blog. Tonight, my husband and I had a date night eating Mexican cuisine that we both enjoy. We have to escape sometimes to play catch-up. He was laughing at me because I was having a “flight of ideas” moment as we were discussing the educational happenings of the kids. I’m not sure I can help it at this point in my homeschooling career. I’m staring at educating four different children, and it’s a massive job. I used to tell everyone to consider homeschooling. I don’t anymore.
Off to inhale some green tea..
Disney
We’ve been away for the past week enjoying the magic of Disney. My husband and I made a rather last minute decision to take a road trip to Florida. It took us 2 days to drive it one way, but the kids did really well. We actually booked the VRBO home we rented on the drive down. It seems that we are just not a family who can plan things too far out in advance.
Fortunately, we had great weather, and what can you say about Disney? It’s just such a magical place. We hit every park arriving when each park opened and leaving after they closed. Our legs hurt every night from the massive amount of walking, but it was worth it. Fast Pass and coasters..
Now, I’m back to reality. The academic month of November has been completely chopped up by our recent travels. I have no regrets, but I must regroup with our studies. I’ve been questioning lately how I’ve been handling our daily schedule, and whether Calvert is providing that elite academic education that I’m desiring for my kids. So, I’ve connected with an educational consultant out of Princeton to help advise me on all of these questions floating around in my head. Am I doing enough? Is what I’m doing subpar? Is our current curriculum working for us? If you don’t have a consultant, let me suggest that as an option for you if you’re experiencing self-doubt and having many questions. Just something to consider..
Off to bed. I haven’t unpacked since we had to go straight to our robotics club and gymnastics after arriving home from Florida. Tomorrow will involve several activities, so maybe I can unpack after those events end. I really need some quality alone time with our books and schedules to see if I need to make some major changes. I don’t see us getting much of a turkey break next week.
Prepping for tomorrow-it’s midnight.
Busy weekend of sports, shopping, and planning. Our local homeschool cooperative starts up this week so I’m prepping for that, as well. So excited because I get to do some fun chemistry experiments with our second and third graders, and I’m going to wear my scrubs all semester! Won’t even have to think about what I’m wearing. Going to break out my old lab coat from med school, too.
BTW-the boys look like they are gambling in the picture below but not really. They were just excited to get their allowance after finishing their chores!
Must run prep! Coffee to drink and topics to study!!
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Getting a tune-up
I’ve spent the last day taking care of me. Got the annual woman’s exam to include mammography along with the eye exam. I use the summer to pause and do these sorts of necessary not-so-fun events.
As I was sitting in the gyn waiting room, I noticed a mother there with her baby in the infant carrier. I thought to myself how thankful I am not to be in her situation! That probably sounds awful, but for several years I was slammed with either birthing someone, nursing someone, carrying someone around or changing diapers. If somebody told me right now that I was pregnant I would lay down on the floor and cry for a long period of time because I’m so over that phase. I don’t make light of the fact that some women can’t get pregnant. That must be very hard to process, but that season of life for me is over (I hope, Lord willing).
After the mother left the waiting room I turned my attention to the tv. George Stephanopoulos was on with James Carville talking about his latest book on the middle class. They were discussing how the next generation will struggle in the job market, and many will move back home. Much to ponder there..
So, then I get called back for my exam, and don’t you know it but the young nurse practitioner is a graduate of Penn-yummy. We discussed her time there and how much in debt she was now from her college loans. She felt that her experience at Penn was well worth her current financial hole, but I thought to myself, is it really? Is there a better way for her to receive a quality education without all of the loan baggage? Where’s Peter Thiel?
Well, it’s almost 2 a.m., and I’m drinking leaded coffee. Better go to bed before Groundhog Day begins.
Ivy League Homeschooling 
Good read by Cal Newport
I just downloaded this book. Good read so far..insightful into the college admissions process. Yes, I’m already thinking about this..
http://calnewport.com/books/highschool.html