1st day of school......if you'd call it that!

I thought we'd do a little school today. Will was surprised that we were when he called this morning to say,"hello" like he always does. We were waiting until September. But, the kids are getting restless, I said. They are ready. I am ready. Sorta. Not really, but guilt is not a good thing as a mom when it has to do with your kids. I read a few posts from other homeschoolers on facebook about it being their first day of school, so I felt like we should do something!!

So, we started at 10am and the kids were bummed. I don't blame them; I didn't warn them. They thought it was still summer break. Ok, I won't do that again. So, we eased into it. Phonics. Reading. That was as far as we got. **sigh** It was crazy. I knew it would be hard, but was kinda hopeful.......... Noah fussed all morning. Audrey ended up running around without a diaper on for longer than I should have let her. What happened to her diaper, anyway? Not sure. Oh, and our craft room\school\Noah's room has math manipulatives all over the floor. And clothes. And yarn. Thank you, Miss Audrey Anne.

But, I worked with Addie and feel better about her reading skills. I felt like I didn't do enough with her last year and she didn't learn a thing. She is ok and will do better and better. Sasha is always the willing student and I feel good about her school year. I went over how I will be writing her assignments in her planner and know she will get it done. Seth, will take some work only because I have a hard time getting him to do his assignments. He is capable, just not always willing.

I am not sure how other mom's who homeschool with 5 kids or more do it. I am sure we will work it out. Right?? Sometimes I do wonder what I am doing!!?? But, as I laid in the floor with Addie, helping her read, I had a moment of peace, which reminds me why I am homeschooling. I get to teach her to read. That makes me smile.

Today was not ideal at all, but I think I do need to take some more time to: get better sleep, get a few more things organized, get some better sleep, wait did I say that already???

Our day ended with me nodding off on the couch while feeding my Noah. Then we all took a dip in the pool cause, glory be, it's hot out there. Oh, and our grand finale to our sad excuse for a 1st day of school was Seth finally mastering what he and his dad call "pit farts". Did I just type "farts"? So classy. During family night a few weeks ago Seth asked his dad to teach him how since the neighbor boy can make such lovely sounds with his hand cupped in his armpit. Soooo, Daddy showed him how. Seth has been practicing for days. Today he got it down. (What subject would that fall under????)

Hope your first day back went well. If not, I feel your pain. There is always tomorrow.......or next week, right????