I'm BLOCKED.
Does that happen to anyone else?
Also, November is really hard for me to keep motivated in my homeschool. The kids are not the problem, it's ME. (it's going around, it seems) Good ideas are hard to come by.
I'm getting a little scared that Christmas is coming. I am going to try and have a good attitude this year, but it's hard for me. Last year I SWORE that I was going to be renting a cabin in the woods somewhere and telling all the various family that we were unavailable this year.
I chickened out.
But...there's still time.
So, there are three ways that I'm feeling like a loser this morning.
Wow, tune back in later for some uplifting stories of how I lost my first dog. sorry ladies.
14 of my genius commentors:
Ha ha ha.... not sure what you were going to say about s*x, but I have 4 kids, guess I don't need the "birds and the bees" talk! haha
You are funny!
I was thinking about your last post this morning. When my 8 year old daughter gets home from school today, she will be writing out Proverbs 8: 6 & 7. The reason? She lied to me this morning. I don't handle being lied to very well.
Another good one I wanted to share with you is Proverbs 29: 11. My son has had to write that one a "few" times!
Hope you have a good day!
Well, sheesh. You have to know we all want to hear what you had to say on *that* topic.
There are a half dozen posts I have in mind, but can't seem to even begin. I understand block.
Everyday is really hard for me to keep motivated in my homeschool. The problem is ME. Good ideas abound, but are hard to implement.
Christmas this year will include my in-laws AND my parents. My mom has already expressed her displeasure. I just can't wait!
So there you go, three ways I feel like a loser too! ;)
But, I'm supposed to be focusing on being thankful, so
1. I'm so thankful for the wonderful relationships I've formed through blogging.
2. I'm thankful for the freedom and opportunity to home-educate my kids, and that they really are learning a lot.
3. I'm thankful I don't have to celebrate Christmas alone.
I hope you found your dog.
Sometimes when I've been blocked on a post it's a good thing. I usually learn something a little more that I can add to my post or whatever. Like Lisa said, I don't know what you have to say in your sex post but once you un-block, I think you should hit publish real quick. Unfortunately sex isn't talked about enough with Christian woman and we can find ourselves thinking we're all alone in our thoughts about it. Does that make any sense?
Homeschool funk, huh? You'll get out of it. You always do. Bust out some Elmer's and some cotton balls. ☺ I'm going to be a great homeschooler, can ya tell?!
I've learned with Christmas, you just can't ever ever EVER make everyone happy so it's best to find out what your husband and kids want to do and then do that. Way easier even if you piss some people off. Sometimes...that's just a given.
Looking forward to more exciting posts! Love ya!
so...you're normal. I have a half written post too. At least it is not still all stuck in my head. Sometimes they get finished and published, and sometimes they get deleted later. I want to hear yours, even if it is half done. Maybe we can write the ending for you :) Hope the rest of your day gets better!
yes - November and school. It finally snowed up here in Anchorage, so we are having a snow (and laundry :) ) day.
I like Jane's idea...you post what you have and your readers can choose an ending :)
-Laura
Perish the thought!!!
When I think of you, the word "wimp" never even ENTERS my mind!!!!
Words like funny, bright, dedicated, loyal, adorable, talented, friendly...
Those are the words I think about when I think of you.
Don't stress! The beauty of homeschooling is you can take it easy when you feel the need, and you can go at it hard when you feel the need!
I know you will be brave and decide to do what is best for you and Jim and the kids this year for Christmas! I encourage you to be brave!
And I'm sorry about your blisters!
I don't think it's fair that you start a topic with that word and than leave us hanging...but it's your blog so you have that right..I guess. :P
You seem to be more than the typical homeschool mom. I think of you as a very fun and creative mother. As well as loving and talented. You are way cooler than you think!
writer's block? check. (but hey, at least you actually finish and post on a regular basis.)
homeschool motivation? check. last month i had several straight weeks in which i really wished i had never even heard of homeschooling, and it wasn't that the kids were so horrible; it was that i just didn't want to do it anymore.
holiday family issues? not too bad, but still- check. my mom seemed a tad offended that we're having the in-laws over for t'giving, even though we spend nearly every holiday with MY family. and it's not like having the in-laws over is going to be all bliss either.
back to the writer's block-- maybe you should ask your husband to help you out... :-)
well now you've got us all wondering...
i'm also out of the homeschooling mood. i wonder if my kids will be stoopid when they grow up because their mom wanted them to play in the sunshine instead of learn stuff.
sorry you're dreading christmas. i wish i could help. if you lived closer you could join our dysfunctional family for christmas.
writers block-- just leave it in draft and revisit it tomorrow (or a week from tomorrow).
i have one that i am planning to post tomorrow-- i started it a month ago, but finished it yesterday. i changed some words, added some things and now i am chickening out, wondering if it's too personal. idk i guess i need to ask david about it first.
did you really lose your dog? ours never gets lost, just runs away. she's a hussie dog that can jump the fence and dig her way out of her time-out shed.
christmas? remember the focus... what it's really all about. things don't have to go our way (although it sure is nice if things do).
now my interest is greatly piqued on what you have to say about the subject of s*x. and whether or not you are going to have the * in there.
maybe God doesn't want you to say anything tonight. maybe He has more words that He will give you tomorrow.
waiting is not being wimpy.
No way you can be a loser with a blog header like that! Love the flowers :-)
Be encouraged, Emily!
Blessings,
Tammy ~@~
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