Our homeschooling has been going along so well. I am enjoying the time with each of the kids. I love to be a part of what they are learning. Really, I have been amazed at just how well we have settled into our routine. But today was one of those days. Not with all of the kids, but Becca and I just clashed all day long. She has disagreed with most of the things that I said. And after a while, I got frustrated with her and was impatient in both my words and attitude. [sigh]
I know that it didn't help that we had several workmen in our house fixing various things. I think the noise and distraction were getting to us both. She was even getting frustrated with her siblings. Finally, we just called an end to the day. I told her, "B, I love you but for some reason right now we are not working well together. Can we just start again tomorrow?"
I have no regrets of the decision to homeschool. But this is the first day that I wanted to go to a quiet room and be alone. The kids are now playing upstairs together (and getting along) while I am sorting myself out. I am glad that I can teach her not only how to handle life when it is easy, but also what to do when you say things you regret.
And most of all, I am thankful that tomorrow is a new day.
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