Tell me it's ok

This is where new posts begin. All questions or discussions about any of Heart of Dakota's curriculums start here. If you wish to share a one-time post about your family's experience with our curriculum, you may post under the specific curriculum title (found beneath this "Main Board" heading).
Post Reply
blessedmomof4
Posts: 1138
Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:34 pm
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Tell me it's ok

Post by blessedmomof4 » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:12 pm

To try half-speed for a while...I wrote in another thread that my wonderful daily schedule has fallen flat now that the pregnancy symptoms have kicked in. I take a nap almost every afternoon and am still tuckered out by 7 PM :o I am also having loads of nausea. Plus I am falling behind in my college work, though the professor is being so gracious. Homeschool has been all but nonexistent because when I am getting up late and off schedule, the girls get off schedule too :roll: I thought maybe if we can all commit to half-speed after spring break, at least they will be doing HOD every day. The one thing that makes me feel better is that since we have homeschooled for so long, they have been doing other educationally worthy things daily, it's in their blood :D For example, Keri is learning to play guitar and has been writing tons of worship songs for her new band, and Tamara reads voraciously and even finished her DITHOR mystery project of creating a board game, and we played it together. We have also had some informal talks about what we are reading in the Bible, hearing at church, or what's new in current events, while I am lying in bed feeling sick. But I am very eager to get back to consistency with HOD!!
Lourdes
Wife to Danforth
2 grads 9/19/92,7/8/95
2 in charter school 1/31/98, 9/19/99
3 in Heaven 8/11/06, 8/18/10, 9/13/13
Future HODie is here! 9/14/12

edsnyder
Posts: 95
Joined: Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:00 pm

Re: Tell me it's ok

Post by edsnyder » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:26 pm

It's okay. ;)
Elisa help meet to my husband Luke of 12 years and mother of three awesome children:
ds9 - Bigger
ds6 - Beyond - Half Speed
dd3 - Little Hands -

lissiejo
Posts: 506
Joined: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:44 am

Re: Tell me it's ok

Post by lissiejo » Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:02 pm

The beauty of homeschooling :) Of COURSE it's okay! To everything a season! Congrats on your new addition coming soon as well!
Melissa (Pastor's wife in NC)

http://gracefilledhomeschooling.blogspot.com
Rose (12-years-old) - Revival to Revolution
Beth (10-years-old) - Creation to Christ
Grace (8-years-old) - Bigger Hearts for His Glory

pjdobro
Posts: 1491
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:45 pm

Re: Tell me it's ok

Post by pjdobro » Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:52 pm

Most definitely give yourself the freedom to slow down a bit! Life happens and that's one of the wonderful things about homeschooling is that you can slow down when needed. Try not to fret about where you think you should be and enjoy this time. (That's easy for me to say since I'm not the nauseous one :wink: ). I've been amazed when I look back at how God has used the times when I've had things slow us down. Even though at the time I didn't think we were making the progress we should, when I looked back, I saw how much progress was made and how God had used that time for His glory. It will be great for you to get into a half-speed routine after Spring break and keep moving ahead. I'm sure it will give you all a great sense of accomplishment and help life feel more normal (if there is such a thing :wink: :lol: ). Congratulations on your wonderful new blessing! :D
Patty in NC

b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
previously enjoyed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR
******
Nisi Dominus Frusta (Without God, frustration)
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1

momofjka
Posts: 52
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:02 pm

Re: Tell me it's ok

Post by momofjka » Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:55 am

I just wanted to say congratulations!!!! You helped me so much last year by responding to my MANY posts as a "just-starting homeschooler" so I remembered your name. We are expecting a baby too in just a few weeks. I will be praying for you over the next months, may God bless you!! :)
Wife of Jim
Mom of:
Jason (10) PHFHG
Katrina (7) BLHFHG
Anthony (5) LHFHG
Vincent (Born 4/23/2012)

Post Reply