tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post2900476820636134038..comments2023-10-11T02:58:09.610-06:00Comments on Life's Sweet Surprises...: To Homeschool or not to HomeschoolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-35855949726573664162008-10-11T18:53:00.000-06:002008-10-11T18:53:00.000-06:00Kim, Reece takes hip hop at Hip Dance Co. they are...Kim, <BR/><BR/>Reece takes hip hop at Hip Dance Co. they are right by Jordan Landing, I have really liked them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-87009725494217556502008-10-11T11:51:00.000-06:002008-10-11T11:51:00.000-06:00I love this...thank you for opening my eyes to som...I love this...thank you for opening my eyes to something so wonderful. I have been SO stressed and worried about sending my Joth to school...I hate that they get out SO late...this is something I may consider. I would LOVE to know where you are doing hip hop classes as Joth has expressed a severe interest in this as well. Thanks cute Lady!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934906539939527687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-14836164823623931112008-09-14T18:37:00.000-06:002008-09-14T18:37:00.000-06:00I'm so glad you are liking it so far! And I'm so ...I'm so glad you are liking it so far! And I'm so sad I missed the picnic on Friday. Totally spaced it. 3:00 hit and I went, "Oh SHOOT!" Really, one of these days we'll be there. I'm glad you are finding networks...that makes it so much easier. I'll have to talk to you about k12 next time we see each other. I've been a little wary of it, but have heard lots of good things recently. Anyway, enjoy having your son back! :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191486194005872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-81044819925276682292008-09-13T22:18:00.000-06:002008-09-13T22:18:00.000-06:00Way to go Marisa and Michael! I am very impressed ...Way to go Marisa and Michael! I am very impressed with your thorough research and your togetherness on the decision. I found your post both thoughtful and well expressed.<BR/><BR/>We'd love to have your family over for dinner (or dessert) some time to hear how everything is going.<BR/><BR/>--DaveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277232434232023109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-34537230536647423532008-09-13T06:59:00.000-06:002008-09-13T06:59:00.000-06:00Way to go, Marisa! I think that is great. I know...Way to go, Marisa! I think that is great. I know socialization definitely isn't an issue and I think you are one of the most well-rounded and informed people I know, so what difference does a degree make? My mom is a wonderful elementary school teacher, but there are many who are not - a degree doesn't mean you can teach. I've questioned this with both of my kids and it is a big thing back here. I may look into it a little more now. Good luck and enjoy your kids!!!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600311177013744503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-85495037749864583642008-09-12T17:58:00.000-06:002008-09-12T17:58:00.000-06:00I am very impressed. I wish I could have the dedic...I am very impressed. I wish I could have the dedication and determination that it takes to home school. I think it would work for Johnny although I don't think it would work for our family with Kimmie. <BR/><BR/>Although if you started home schooling Maya this year Johnny wouldn't have any more cute girls in his class. He says that Maya is the only one.<BR/><BR/>You are a great mom and I am really glad to see that it is working for you and your family.stressedkrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608891962982987229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-50168339781196420322008-09-12T15:28:00.000-06:002008-09-12T15:28:00.000-06:00Good for you, Marisa and Michael! I've gone bac...Good for you, Marisa and Michael! I've gone back and forth for years whether to homeschool my son (my biggest obstacle has been my husband). I felt very strongly about homeschooling when my son was preparing to enter kindergarten, but I was wiped out with a pregnancy then and didn't think I could do it. Later, as I saw this child's love of learning squashed (in a classroom where I felt he was left to his own devices), I committed to doing lots of enhancement activities with him at home. But like your Reece he came home from school tired, dazed, bored, frustrated . . . you name it. So true about the school getting the best hours of your child, you the leftovers. I've often wondered, had I acted on my interest at the time to homeschool, how my relationship with my son would be now.<BR/><BR/>Since you live in a community with year-round school, you have the benefit of programs scheduled around those breaks. How cool would it be to do swimming or ice skating lessons, etc. during the day?! Awesome!<BR/> <BR/>Good luck with this worthwhile endeavor!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525034596178639693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-32124809108739239362008-09-12T14:22:00.000-06:002008-09-12T14:22:00.000-06:00Marisa,Great post, I loved it. I am so glad to he...Marisa,<BR/><BR/>Great post, I loved it. I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying homeschool. And I’m glad that you are liking the history stuff. <BR/><BR/>One thing about being different than everyone else…when you are in elementary school it is *weird* but when you are in college it is *interesting*…so I guess it just takes some perspective to appreciate differences in other! JJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663266728117784203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-40982209060733264592008-09-12T13:22:00.000-06:002008-09-12T13:22:00.000-06:00i love your thoughts. i never thought i would even...i love your thoughts. i never thought i would even consider homeschool, but i've read a book recently (more geared towards my kids' ages, but definitely making the case for homeschooling, even for preschool) that is changing my outlook and my life. though i'm going to wait and see how noah is at that age before i make any decisions, your experiences are very similar to the reasons i'd have for doing it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298300731989964522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-42903304706563442932008-09-12T11:58:00.000-06:002008-09-12T11:58:00.000-06:00I know you have been guided to do what fits best f...I know you have been guided to do what fits best for you and your family. Sounds like you have found out for yourself it is what you want for your family. <BR/><BR/>Feel better knowing that you have expressed it well to all those who will listen and now it is just time to enjoy being a homeschooling mom. <BR/><BR/>Funny... You don't seem weird to me one bit! <BR/><BR/>Glad to have met someone who can relate to my life and my desire to spend quality time with my children.<BR/><BR/>If you are worried about teaching experience for yourself, just remember.. I have a masters degree in Elementary Ed. I will be your private tutor. <BR/><BR/>Call me anytime if you need help figuring out a lesson.The Bach 10https://www.blogger.com/profile/08635192347808193717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-49000714083718887232008-09-12T11:03:00.000-06:002008-09-12T11:03:00.000-06:00I have one question? Is it homeschooling still if ...I have one question? Is it homeschooling still if I were to send my oldest to you every day?<BR/><BR/>Just kidding. I loved reading your thoughts on this! It seems that you guys had made the right decision!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355435365629424722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-89477099606227057482008-09-12T10:07:00.000-06:002008-09-12T10:07:00.000-06:00well said marisa. my feelings exactly. we've fe...well said marisa. my feelings exactly. we've felt these feelings, and others, about hannah being in school. she's back this year, and we aren't super impressed with what we've seen on many levels this year. sigh. anyway - i'm sure it will go well for you - can't wait to hear of the experiences you have!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09169821368697077394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-47750121266227643362008-09-12T09:13:00.000-06:002008-09-12T09:13:00.000-06:00So well worded...my thoughts and feelings EXACTLY!...So well worded...my thoughts and feelings EXACTLY! <BR/><BR/>I too would never want to TRY to convince anyone to homeschool, but I do wish they could truly see how awesome it can be for their family...it's just not for everyone, and I can recpect that as well!<BR/><BR/>I love that I have my sweet daughter back too, it has made a world of difference for her and her attitude. <BR/><BR/>Annie and I have always both been very social, so I have never been worried about that part either. I have noticed though, that she used to be painfully shy around adults that she didn't know, and now she will have full conversations with anyone...very cool:)<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I didn't mean to turn this into my own post all about us! It is just really great to meet someone else (that happens to be really normal) that has had all of the same thoughts and experiences as us!<BR/><BR/>I am so happy for your family that this choice is working out so well for you!Alyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366725017914248545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-30199314570433939702008-09-12T08:56:00.000-06:002008-09-12T08:56:00.000-06:00Brandi, I'm not going to try to convince you why y...Brandi, I'm not going to try to convince you why you should homeschool, but there are tons of different homeschooling methods out there, methods that can fit into any teaching style and thinking style. I'm not very organized, and the methods I'm using work really well for me because I don't have to plan curriculum months out. This morning I looked over Reece's curriculum and printed 3 pages out and we are ready to go. It took me 5 minutes of prep time this morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-13237504174101035772008-09-12T08:41:00.000-06:002008-09-12T08:41:00.000-06:00I think it is important to note that Marisa and ar...I think it is important to note that Marisa and are doing it more for the positive impact that it has on Reece and not because of anything negative that we think about public schools. I think that home schooling will work better for some and public school works better for others. I can envision us even leaving some of our kids in public school( like we have with Maya)and having the others do home school based on what is best for each child.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-85465543839153123772008-09-12T08:35:00.000-06:002008-09-12T08:35:00.000-06:00I would always be afraid that I wouldn't be discip...I would always be afraid that I wouldn't be disciplined enough to do the lessons everyday. I know you are and I think that is awesome! There are many reasons that I am afraid of public school as well. I feel like I will lose the influence I have on my kids and outside influences that don't have my children's best interest will be let in. It's a scary world we live in right now, and I want to make sure that my children are being taught correct principles. You gave me a lot to think about, but still, I'm not as organized as you...Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422211187077929092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-65142185044689242832008-09-12T07:07:00.000-06:002008-09-12T07:07:00.000-06:00I am so glad to hear it is going so well, I really...I am so glad to hear it is going so well, I really like everything you wrote, it's why I want to home school too. I am sad that for my sanity I had to put my research on hold for a while.....I loved hearing about your positive experience!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462491427406618145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383126964548756163.post-12820779945017517332008-09-12T04:52:00.000-06:002008-09-12T04:52:00.000-06:00I admire you for deciding what is best for your fa...I admire you for deciding what is best for your family right now and going with it. You are a great mom.Vanaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092303812285196952noreply@blogger.com