tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post3952017917181642311..comments2023-10-29T07:44:46.955-07:00Comments on Circling Through This Life: Home School Burn OutTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647426494359111497noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-71966234734173074632010-09-09T16:11:26.381-07:002010-09-09T16:11:26.381-07:00Debra, yup the intensity does step up with high sc...Debra, yup the intensity does step up with high school and it does help to have things like an IG but it's trying to put this with that and make sure everyone gets enough of me. *sigh*Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647426494359111497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-56226941173186821272010-09-09T16:01:03.939-07:002010-09-09T16:01:03.939-07:00Thank you, Luke. We're actually heading into ...Thank you, Luke. We're actually heading into our 12th year with Sonlight (I'm an heirloom member!) between you and Michelle (Mimi) I think I might have stumbled on some insight. Stay tuned for another blog post. (Oh and the reading great books to my kids.. those are Sonlight books!)Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647426494359111497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-13631619114976963912010-09-09T15:30:33.096-07:002010-09-09T15:30:33.096-07:00Oh, Tess, I hear you...
You're ahead of me on...Oh, Tess, I hear you...<br /><br />You're ahead of me on this journey by a couple of years, but I'm finding as I get into high school and jr. high, that the level of intensity seems to be kicking up more than a notch. I can't do all I want to, and I most certainly can't do all my kids want to.<br /><br /><br /><br />Even with things like Sonlight, where the basic planning is all laid out for me, or with online classes where I don't really have to plan much of anything, there is still just this extra something.<br /><br />It's exhausting...Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-61794982360776614292010-09-09T05:14:51.349-07:002010-09-09T05:14:51.349-07:00If taking the time to assemble your lessons is bur...If taking the time to assemble your lessons is burning you out, perhaps it's time to look into purchasing a curriculum already assembled for you. That's why companies like Sonlight exist: To do the prep work for you so you can focus on the parts of homeschooling that you love.<br /><br />Now, as we often say, if you love putting together your curriculum then Sonlight may not be right for you. But if our efforts can help you, we want you to take advantage of the work we've done.<br /><br />Granted, this is a complex and multi-layered issue, so getting everything in a box isn't going to make all the other issues go away. Finding balance and time to rest and setting realistic expectations would help tremendously as well [smile].<br /><br />Hang in there, and may this time of looking to the Lord and reinstating good habits be fruitful!<br /><br /> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-9641603243917379362010-09-09T03:54:18.754-07:002010-09-09T03:54:18.754-07:00I feel that way a lot also but in time and prayer,...I feel that way a lot also but in time and prayer, the answers will find you.Just an Average American Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817766570586636088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400013537237976584.post-79854216192015965612010-09-08T17:34:51.797-07:002010-09-08T17:34:51.797-07:00I think as we cycle through different stages of li...I think as we cycle through different stages of life, there's a readjustment period that is quite frankly difficult.<br /><br />I totally understand.<br /><br />Hugs to you. And, prayers.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.com