Okay, I suspect I could eat if I really tried to, but I'm not a gal who tends to skip a meal, and today, I ate some breakfast, but just haven't been up to eating lunch.
The kids have been fighting like crazy all (long) weekend. It had both Eric and I pretty darn frazzled. I couldn't help but think that maybe Jack is missing (public) school.
And, then last night, we talked to one of our neighbors (who works as an aide at the school that they used to go to), and she told the boys that everyone missed them. I saw Jack take a jagged breath in as his lip started to quiver. "Oh," was just about all he could get out.
We had a lot of talks about it throughout the evening and today. And, then today was our first visit back for the boys to have therapy at the school. Jack told several people about how much he wanted to go back there.
And, I'm left being not sure what to do. I don't really have a problem with him going back. Maybe it's too much of being all or nothing (as I tend to be), but it's hard for me to imagine sending one back and keeping one at home. Because, as Noah tells me, "Well...yeah, I had fun at (school name), but I have equal fun here at homeschool." He has very little desire to go back. He's a homebody who never got too excited about going to school.
Whereas Jack has always had a love for going to school, just like I did. And, I think that's part of what has always left a tiny pit in my stomach about homeschooling. I really loved going to school. Sure, there were junkie things that happened from time to time, but from preschool through high school (and even college), I loved going. I wouldn't have wanted to stay home.
So, I sit here, pretty unsure of what my next move is supposed to be.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
I'm so deep in thought/worry that I can't even eat.
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7 comments:
I don't have any advice, but I do want to remind you to take care of yourself as you work through this decision. Good luck and hugs to you!
You and I are total strangers, and yet I have such empathy for what you are going through. I have recently experienced something similar. I don't have any wonderful wisdom :), but I can tell you that just because you take the path that God intends, it doesn't mean that there won't be stumbling blocks and difficulties along the way. Trust, and keep your heart open to His voice. God bless you.
I don't have any advice but I'll pray that you find a solution that works best for everyone.
Aw, Angie! I hate that you have to go through this dilemma. As far as advice goes, I would pray about it and talk about it more. As an educator, I would normally advise to put him where he is happy. However, I know that is a huge inconvenience, especially when you have one who is happy at homeschool. I am at a loss and feel like this comment didn't help very much. I will add you to my prayer list. I am interested in hearing how it pans out.
I had, on my list of potential posts for The Homeschool Classroom, one titled, "Help! My child wants to go back to school."
I'll email you privately with my thoughts, since they're a litle lenghty for a blog comment.
What's good for one kid is not necessarily what's good for all kids.
Praying that your family will come to the BEST solution for everyone.
I wish I knew what to tell you, but I don't. You know what is best for your child. Pray and God will lead your family to the right answer. I am praying for your piece of mind.
God Bless
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