August 26, 2024
Do you ever feel sad because your child doesn’t get that “meet the teacher” experience?
Because they’ve already met their teacher; it’s you.
I do or I did.
We’re entering our second year of homeschooling, and tonight is “meet the teacher” night; school starts on Wednesday.
Last year, I felt wistful, nostalgic, and I’ll admit, a little guilty about it. Like this was some foundational experience that my son needs to have and remember.
But the truth is: he doesn’t. And I don’t know about you, but for us, it’s better that way.
Even so, I feel that societal pressure as a public school kid who is only now recognizing the bumps, bruises, and scars she has from the public school system. (No shade to teachers, though.)
This year I feel grateful; I feel excited for the year that is to come. I’m letting go of rigid expectations, standards, and levels to move at our own pace.
Allowing my son to be free to learn how he learns best and healing myself from school trauma into a space of learning, growth, and connection.
Over the past year, I’ve gone from fierce public school advocate and reluctant homeschool mom to finding my identity as a homeschool mom, realizing that this is who I was meant to be all along.
I believe the universe has a plan for me even if I can’t see it right now.
About a month ago, I applied to be an assistant librarian in youth services at our local library. Children’s librarian? Could there BE a better job for me?!
I thought for sure this is what I was meant to do, especially after I didn’t get an assistant librarian job (a process that took nearly 4 months). So when this job came up, I thought surely this is what the universe has in store for me, right?
Wrong….Apparently. Because today I got the rejection e-mail. So what now?
Now, I focus on helping you as I homeschool my son. And I heal. I write, I share, I rediscover myself.
And that is what this blog will be starting NOW. A day in the life of a homeschooler. The good, the bad, the ugly. What we’re trying, what works, what doesn’t.
This year will be a great one, and I hope it is for you too.