tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post7027620374374887677..comments2023-11-03T09:34:09.373-04:00Comments on Building Cathedrals:: It's really happeningJuris Materhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717212659724234395noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-71274912478903637012008-11-25T18:54:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:54:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts, MA. ...Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts, MA. I have been pretty gung-ho about homeschooling for awhile, but definitely have some anxiety that I will either be so overwhelmed that I cease to function or will become tied to a curriculum that I lose part of the reason that I am homeschooling in the first place. Your words are inspiring and reassuring. It also reminds me that thinking back over our day is important to remember and notice the wonderful things that I may have missed in the rush to feed/clothe/change kids.texas mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789317984697185260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-54766029105161782232008-11-24T21:38:00.000-05:002008-11-24T21:38:00.000-05:00No hurry Mary Alice! You've got a lot on your pla...No hurry Mary Alice! You've got a lot on your plate and with my husband being deployed and another on the way I won't be doing any homeschooling till next fall!! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-86566625706232474682008-11-24T10:45:00.000-05:002008-11-24T10:45:00.000-05:00Margaret, I am giving this a little bit of thought...Margaret, I am giving this a little bit of thought and will get back to you soon!Mary Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245101141100590754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-90917651809005787412008-11-23T19:31:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:31:00.000-05:00As much as I love the idea of homeschooling, I als...As much as I love the idea of homeschooling, I also like the reality that my children get out into the world and are accountable to other adults as well as my husband and myself. Please I don't mean to start a debate on whether to homeschool or not. I don't have the temperment or desire to homeschool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-1450659554708002262008-11-21T18:37:00.000-05:002008-11-21T18:37:00.000-05:00Thanks for the encouraging post! I'm a new reader...Thanks for the encouraging post! I'm a new reader to this blog and am enjoying it. I have a kindergartener as well and while we started with a classical classroom ideal in mind, the "real learning" model works much better because it is so flexible and positive. I'm happy things are going well for you.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422448051696444242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-12056696849390274622008-11-21T14:08:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:08:00.000-05:00Mary Alice,Could you elaborate on the resources th...Mary Alice,<BR/>Could you elaborate on the resources that led you to make your decision to homeschool in this way? I am thinking about getting Elizabeth Foss' book Real Learning. We used to have the kids in a Montessori school and have moved to a new town and now have a traditional classroom setting that is just OK. I am getting more interested in Charlotte Mason/ real learning things. I am curious as to why you picked that over a more classical curriculum- i.e. Laura Berquist. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-54606104560604900182008-11-21T13:54:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:54:00.000-05:00MaryAlice, praise God! What a blessing for you to ...MaryAlice, praise God! What a blessing for you to be able to see the fruits of your loving labor unfolding before your eyes. Aren't these graces along the way so sweet? A special gift to give thanks for this Thanksgiving season!Juris Materhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717212659724234395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-83614890056924973432008-11-21T13:47:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:47:00.000-05:00The picture you paint of your family learning is i...The picture you paint of your family learning is incredible. I hope we have that here someday!<BR/><BR/>I'm only homeschooling a pre-school child, but I already completely understand the "no break" thing. I become very crabby without some time to myself. We have a sitter who comes 1 time per week, and it really helps with my sanity. While I often take the baby with me on errands, it is nice to divide and concur for a few hours.Right Said Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000769740954672341noreply@blogger.com