Homeschooling affords children the opportunity to be children I hear this phrase all the time, but at this point in my homeschooling attempts, and yes, they’re attempts. I’m honestly beginning to believe that they must have never homeschooled a beyond difficult, melts down at the sight of 3-digit math, purposely reads backward, bashes head against desk child. There’s absolutely no way that the people who say this phrase have dealt with my daily alcohol inducing child, and I say that very lovingly. I’m pretty sure there’s no “right way” to say that, but we’ll just roll with it. While... Homeschooling affords children the opportunity to be children I hear this phrase all the time, but at this point in my homeschooling attempts, and yes, they’re attempts. I’m honestly beginning to believe that they must have never homeschooled a beyond difficult, melts down at the sight of 3-digit math, purposely reads backward, bashes head against desk child. There’s absolutely no way that the people who say this phrase have dealt with my daily alcohol inducing child, and I say that very lovingly. I’m pretty sure there’s no “right way” to say that, but we’ll just roll with it. While... Leave a Comment
The PreTeen & the Attempted Lifetime Grounding
February 8, 2019 in 10-year-old Meltdown, Mommy MeltdownMy oldest, who’s currently ten, is a tween and going through quite a bought of attitude. It’s so bad, that even correcting the most minor of incidents incites a coup d’etat. God forbid it be a major incident, because correcting that…well let’s just say,...
Battle of Wills: Toddler Tantrum vs 10 Year Old Tantrum
January 14, 2019 in 10-year-old Meltdown, Toddler Meltdown, What is LifeHave you ever seen a toddler throw a tantrum at their 10 year old brother, and then their 10 year old brother throws a tantrum because their sister threw a tantrum? No? Neither have I, until today and it was unlike anything I have...
Hello Pre Puberty
January 11, 2019 in 10-year-old Meltdown, Mommy Meltdown, What is LifeIt’s supposed to be winter where I live, but it’s anywhere between 50 and 60 degrees currently with lots and lots of rain. Due to it being so warm still, I have this annoying bird that chirps directly into my window every morning at...
