We’ve completed whole week and a half of homeschool already. I’ve already got a good idea of what’s working…and maybe what’s not going to work. Crazy how time flies when you’re having fun. So far we’ve:
- started new curriculum
- continued old curriculum
- had school photos taken
- gone on a field trip
- started Boy Scouts
- started gymnastics
- met with our new homeschool group
- aced multiple spelling tests
- held six morning meetings
- and nobody’s cried! (not me either ;)) #victory
To keep you all updated on what’s working so far, I’ve compiled a list (my favorite thing) lest I forget (it happens hourly).
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1. Desk Spaces
2. Our Daily Rhythm
3. My (more disciplined) Morning Routine
4. Kid Chores

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What a nice week back. All of your preparation seems to be paying off.
Blessings, Dawn
I'm with Ashley. If our kids hear us up, no matter how quiet we are, they get up, too. Our youngest is three and still wakes up in the middle of the night, so getting a good night's rest is sometimes difficult. Help! I'm like you, I love my quiet evenings, but getting up early, not so much. But my day goes much smoother when I do. School is going great. The kids love it and that makes me happy. I'm enjoying our curriculum this year, as well.
Looking forward to hearing about "zone chores"! Our house is standing, but honestly, it's because I'm doing the bulk of the work. I can't figure out a good rhythm for chores AND schoolwork! :/
Love everything about this! When I read your morning routine though I thought "how does she get so much done?" Then I saw that your kids get up at 8, not 6:15 like mine ;). I've got to figure out how to get them to sleep later!
This post sounds just like me. Minus the work out part (go mama) ?It's nice to read about other mothers and how they make their days work.
I always love a good Week One wrap-up post. Ours was not so stellar, there were tears all around. I think I always try to do too much, and I've been cutting back and cutting back trying to find the right balance.