Today could be one of those days, but due to a drastic change in my view of schooling and what I expect from myself, this day has been full of fun and learning. I had another night of insomnia (might've been that huge cup of coffee I drank around 11pm) and finally found some sleep around 4:30am. Instead of that making today an off day, we have just rolled with it. The kids got to watch some learning shows (Little Einsteins and Super Why!) while I caught an extra hour of sleep on the couch and then we started our scheduled learning activities. After completing such a morning, I would have usually been on my last nerve and feeling overwhelmed. Today I just felt somewhat tired, but also felt that it had been a fun and productive morning for everyone involved. My view of how my school day and the standards I put on myself for other areas of the day has changed due to a wonderful blog: Simple Homeschool. Because I see every moment (whether structured or not) as a learning experience, I have been freed of the pressures of my own "perfection".
Today could've been a day for the books....and not the good ones. But, it was a day of triumph for me. In no way do I believe I will never again have rough days (homeschooling and three children just breed that possibility!), but I do know that my perspective makes a huge difference in my reality.
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