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This day is a bit epic for me. Not only am I actually posting my very first blog post, but it was also the very first day of homeschooling my first grader- my first born! I didn't plan for these two things to coincide, but as I want to document this journey of homeschooling through my writing- along with many other things- it seemed like a good day to make several things official!
My intention is to make this blog a place where I can write about the things that make up my world. Our tea pot is always full of something, and while a lot of it is ordinary, there are many things that interest me and bring me joy and I would like to share them. Life is such an interesting mix of ordinary & extraordinary, and this site gives me a place to process some of it through writing.
Starting this journey of homeschooling reminds me a bit of standing at the marriage alter! We trotted forth from that huge commitment with love & excitement beaming from our eyes despite knowing in theory the challenges that would lie ahead! We had heard tales of woe- and worse- and yet we did it anyway! Well, this day did not have the drama of a wedding day, and the commitment isn't for life, but I still sat down at the school table with my new student with an eagerness born of fresh vision...despite knowing in theory the challenges that lie ahead! After all, I was homeschooled myself, and I have sisters & friends who are well along in their journey, so I don't have the pleasure of naivety or of believing that homeschooling will cure all that ails us! All the same, I broke out a brand new pencil sharpener and cracked open brand new books with stars in my eyes.
Never mind that this was just one itty-bitty step on a very long and arduous journey! Should today's sunshine be ignored because tomorrow it might be raining?
A steaming cup of mint tea is as worth enjoying on the thousandth cup as it was on the first. Beginning my own journey of homeschooling is worth excitement & bright dreams even if I do know the statistics. Maybe especially so.
My intention is to make this blog a place where I can write about the things that make up my world. Our tea pot is always full of something, and while a lot of it is ordinary, there are many things that interest me and bring me joy and I would like to share them. Life is such an interesting mix of ordinary & extraordinary, and this site gives me a place to process some of it through writing.
Starting this journey of homeschooling reminds me a bit of standing at the marriage alter! We trotted forth from that huge commitment with love & excitement beaming from our eyes despite knowing in theory the challenges that would lie ahead! We had heard tales of woe- and worse- and yet we did it anyway! Well, this day did not have the drama of a wedding day, and the commitment isn't for life, but I still sat down at the school table with my new student with an eagerness born of fresh vision...despite knowing in theory the challenges that lie ahead! After all, I was homeschooled myself, and I have sisters & friends who are well along in their journey, so I don't have the pleasure of naivety or of believing that homeschooling will cure all that ails us! All the same, I broke out a brand new pencil sharpener and cracked open brand new books with stars in my eyes.
Never mind that this was just one itty-bitty step on a very long and arduous journey! Should today's sunshine be ignored because tomorrow it might be raining?
A steaming cup of mint tea is as worth enjoying on the thousandth cup as it was on the first. Beginning my own journey of homeschooling is worth excitement & bright dreams even if I do know the statistics. Maybe especially so.
I am excited to see your new blog and am looking forward to reading your posts!
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ReplyDeleteDear Joanna, I was excited to see your blog and profile. I am looking forward to reading what is brewing in your 'teapot'!! Love,MOM
ReplyDeleteFascinating! Excited about "keeping in touch" this way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise to wake up to this morning !! I will be a faithful follower of your blog, looking forward to each new blog you write. Wishing you many happy school days ahead. Love ya !!!!
ReplyDeleteI will now have a role model in the family to learn from on what works for school and what does not before I have to learn from trial and error! I have already enjoyed hearing from you on what to expect in the next step of toddler hood and I am excited that I will be able to read more on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm one of the attempters! I visited the blog last night, and was so delighted to see this dream of yours up and running. Consider me a loyal fan!
ReplyDeleteI for one miss your writings from our family's monthly "Wadel Warbler". In this way, you will do all the writing and I can just sit back and enjoy the warbling! Best wishes on your new endeavor!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say how honored I am by all who have stopped by and then left a comment...either here or by dropping me an email! You made my day over and over again! THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteJoanna, I am excited to keep up with you guys via your blog. Hope you all are doing well!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy because I can get to this blog
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