School Agony
I've been having a hard time lately. My boys are almost 4 and 5. The oldest will be going off to Kindergarten next fall. I know there is a lot of time between now and then, but I'm already missing this special time in our lives. I've been an at-home mom, and though I have my share of stress and boredom, I love the freedom my boys and I have had. I would love more than anything to homeschool, but I've had to admit recently that I don't have it in me.
I love that I can say to the boys, "Hey, let's go to Minnehaha Falls today!" or "Let's check out this new nature center I heard about". Even better are the days when spontaneous outdoor adventures happen. Granted, more of these happen in warmer weather, but not all. I know we can still do stuff on the weekends, but during the week, every place is far less busy; we often are the only ones there.
When Evan goes off to school, I will miss him and our outings. Sure, we can still do some things in the afternoon, but his prime time is morning, when he's well rested. I will always treasure this special time in our lives, and I know new adventures await as they grow older. But nothing can beat the excitement on a preschooler's face when they encounter a cicada shell, or view the stars at night.
If anyone else out there knows the feeling, or has any other impressions, I'd love to hear from you!
Jodi
Have you looked into all homeschooling possibilities? When I first contemplated it, I wasn't thrilled at the prospect at all, but when I found out about unschooling I was relieved to know that my child would learn everything he had to without me turning into his 'teacher' (with all the negative connotations involved). By the sound of your posts, you seem like the perfect unschooler!
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