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Nothing to talk about

I haven't blogged this week because I just don't have much to talk about. I have an appointment with my doctor today to see if I have progressed at all. Dwayne thinks the baby is coming tomorrow because Danae and Brayden were both born on Friday mornings. I guess we'll see.

Brayden told me the other day that I am the best teacher ever. Yes, I know he has nothing to compare me to but it was still nice to hear. I love watching my children learn and learning more about them. They are so alike yet so very different. They also learn very differently. For instance, Brayden is picking up on phonics so very easily. He is trying to sound out words when he sees them. Danae, on the other hand, hasn't picked up on phonics as easily. She has a superb memory though. So, she recognizes sight words easily but can't necessarily use phonics to distinguish between two words like cat and bat. This frustrated me at first but I've learned that I just have to adjust the way I teach her.

The bad thing is that my energy level is getting really low so we haven't been doing as much fun stuff as I would like. They don't seem to mind but I do.

I'm also thinking really hard about homeschooling Danae for kindergarten. Honestly, the main reason I want her to go to school is for the Kindergarten graduation. Yes, I know that's silly but the kids look so cute with their little caps and gowns. I've found that I have several friends who homeschool and they all speak so positively about it and their results. We'll see. I still have a year to decide. I ordered a catalog for a homeschooling curriculum that I'm going to use with my children and we'll just see how the next year goes.

I said I had nothing to talk about but I guess I did.

Comments

TERA said…
Take it one day at a time. You are doing an awesome job. There is no teacher better than a patient mom.
10:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Even though Brayden may not have anything to compare you to I've seen you with kids and I think you're "the best teacher ever". I like the Kindergarten graduations too. If you do homeschool Danae why don't you talk to your church about having a little graduation ceremony for homeschoolers, preschoolers or any other little ones whose parents would like to see them in a cap and gown.

Joelle
11:09 AM
Anonymous said…
You are a good teacher which is why I hope you get the opportunity to finish your degrees and teach not only your children but other children once your children are in school at the age you desire. Maybe you can open a school.

Let me know how the doctor appointment goes.

Red
11:46 AM
Anonymous said…
I think you'd be a great homeschool instructor (you already are). It's great you are paying attention to their learning styles and you are also adjusting your teaching style.

If you'd like a kindergarten graduation for Danae we can always create one. I'm sure Auntie Nese would have some great ideas!!! ;)

Trinimerican
9:46 AM
*Tanyetta* said…
You are an awesome mom!

There's so many blessings coming your way.
9:08 PM
Tanashia said…
Homeschooling is amazing! My husband & I decided to homeschool our girls this school year. Hannah has enjoyed it and her progression has been beyond what I imagined. We do have some rough days, but most days are great. Sarah (my 3y/o) is already picking up so much from me teaching Hannah at home. I will probably do a Kindergarten curriculum with her next year and she will only be 3 1/2. Go for it! Tanashia
2:20 PM
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