What do you do to get over that mid year slump

[Kims]

I just don't even feel like schooling my kids right now. I know I have some hormone issues going on and am getting tested for that and it will help eventually but I just don't even feel like starting school with them. Not sure what to do.
I want to clean and cook and read and watch Netflix but school I don't feel like it at all. Also I have headaches every day, mostly mild but when bad I have to lie down.
If they were old enough to be self taught that is what I would have them do right now. And in all honesty it is my goal to get them there.

So suggestion appreciated.

[deltagal]

Spend some time thinking about what is important to you to accomplish by May. It may only be one n or two things. Set your sights on these things and have fun. You'll feel great when you reach your goal. And you'll have some focus for the time being.

Sorry about the typos, but whenever I try to correct it deletes the whole message.

[amysconfections]

Well, we all have times where we don't want to do what we need to do. You can't always let your feelings rule you. Set small goals. Remember " let us not grow weary while doing good for in due season we shall reap if we do not loose heart." The good thing is that HOD has it all planned out for you. Just do the next thing. Focus! What would you tell your kids if they said that they don't want to do school? What did you do when you were little and you didn't want to go to school?

Would a spring break week help? What is the real cause for these feelings? Is the house out of control? Tired? Depressed? Just some things to think about. Sometimes a long break ruins me more than it helps. You have to decide for yourself. Get some outside exercise each day. Make sure to get Vit D from the sun. Pray! Sit down and plan a time to do school and turn everything else off. Get it done and then move on to other things. Cheer up momma! You are in a race but its not a sprint but a marathon. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! Grab your children's hands and pray your way through each day.

[Molly]

Kim, I sympathise with you.

Last year was an incredibly difficult year health wise for me. We began our HOD journey at the end of January last year, early Feb I ended up having emergency surgery. Well, we managed to get back to school fairly quickly but as the year progressed, it got harder and harder for me. I had no motivation to do it, I had no energy and I kept pushing through although some days we just did not get things done. I knew I had to just keep pushing through. Only God knows how I actually managed because as we look back now, it could only have been Him carrying me. In about September, we found out that my heartrate was at 39 beats a minute, by early Dec it had got to about 32. I was struggling to do anything, but we kept moving forward, little by little. In early Dec, I was blessed to receive a pacemaker and since then, although not the easiest road by far, we have been able to get more done. My oldest DD, is finishing Preparing tomorrow after beginning last year, my oldest DS will be finishing LHFHG hopefully around the end of May and my younger DD will finish BHFHG in June. They did all start at different times.

Basically, I just want you to know that once the hormone thing is sorted, I am certain things will look much better. Just keep plodding along when you can, rest when you need, but do rest in Him. He will carry you, I know because He loves you more than you can ever understand. Let Him carry you, let Him love you. I pray you will find peace in your situation.

[ShariCA]

I picked up the HOD catalog and re-read it practically cover to cover. You saw my waivering and waffling on the yahoo group. That's not exactly what you're talking about, but just reading though the program and seeing how well laid out it is again made me excited all over again. Getting excited helps to beat the blahs. I read through the Preparing section and saw how they'll be working toward independence. It might help you see that they won't totally be dependent for very long.

Starting Collin over again in Little Hearts may also be a little discouraging. But if he's anything like Sam, he'll like doing it along side his brother. It's much more fun doing it together. I've wasted a good part of the year by not following through on a really good program, and I'm a bit frustrated with myself for the time that is now lost. But, like I said, I re-read the catalog, I've read some encouraging posts on this message board, and I'm determined to stick to it.

I hope this helps a little. ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

[Kims]

Thanks Shari. Collin has loved going through LHFHG again. He doesn't remember anything from last time. I don't think I will take him through Beyond next year though as he is ready for Bigger.
Thing is if I research too much I start buying other things. LOL

I figured out yesterday I have been out of my Flax seed oil for several weeks and that always puts me in a funk.
I have some thoughts on what to do and so I need to make some plans. I know once I get my hormones straightened out things will be better.

Thanks all for responding. It really was helpful.

[John'smom]

I just wanted to say that I am praying for you and I think you will feel better when you get those hormones balance. Ask me how I know. Don't throw everything aside though, because then you'll just feel worse about yourself (condemn yourself) and thinking negatively affects our health too (Phil 4:8). Do try and take care of yourself with getting to bed, eating well, maybe walking for 15 min. Don't forget about drinking plenty of water. I know as moms we don't have time, but doing that will help your other time be more productive. (((HUGS)))