Comments on Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers: Weekly Wrap-Up

I have had my FAIR share of mommy tanstrums....sig...

2009-11-09T07:23:21.446-05:00

I have had my FAIR share of mommy tanstrums....sigh. I only wish that it wasn't so, but I am so very thankful for the grace of God and His love and forgiveness!

Oh boy, yes I've had mommy tantrums. It seems that...

2009-11-08T19:09:14.096-05:00

Oh boy, yes I've had mommy tantrums. It seems that in the beginning every Monday the boys and I would each have one. It was hard for all of us getting into a new routine.

We still have them from time to time

((HUGS))

thanks for sharing about the mom-tantrum. we all l...

2009-11-07T23:03:16.173-05:00

thanks for sharing about the mom-tantrum. we all like to write about the good things, but it is difficult to write about the ugly. it is so easy for us as bloggers to unintentionally paint a rosier-than-reality picture of our lives... after all, we enjoy writing about the good things, but who really wants to write about the ugly? it is too risky, it makes us vulnerable, and we'd just as soon forget about it anyway...

but we all struggle with ugly and we all need to know that others do to. i can spend only so much time in happy-rosy blogland and i am always glad when a blog post spills a little bit of "real".

i love it that God provided another cup for megan. and of course he did that not just for her but for *you*. how gracious he is with us!

Thank you for posting about this week. I have only...

2009-11-07T09:38:39.885-05:00

Thank you for posting about this week. I have only barely started homeschooling (used very loosely right now) my two year old but I enjoy reading about how the less than perfect weeks go because it is nice to read just how flexible homeschooling can be.

Mom-tantrum? Yup - I have them too. On the one hand I wish I didn't have them. On the other hand (maybe it is just me rationalizing that they're ok now and then), I think it is good for children to see that we can become upset but still love them afterwards.

I struggle with those mom-moments, and have probab...

2009-11-07T08:08:40.423-05:00

I struggle with those mom-moments, and have probably had more than my share in the three months that we've been homeschooling. I'm finding that I have to do a little triage and then remove myself from the situation for a moment or two...sort of a mommy time out. It gives me a moment to pray and ask forgiveness both from God and the child I've hurt.

Oh goodness, I definitely have had my share of mom...

2009-11-07T01:59:36.538-05:00

Oh goodness, I definitely have had my share of mom-tantrums. You wouldn't know it IRL because I am soft spoken, but I have some pipes to yell. Let me tell ya!

I hate when I have my own tantrums because I hate the ugliness. Yes, my boys definitely see me model how to ask for forgiveness when I blow it... Reconcilliation too. Sigh. Being a mom is just tough sometimes.

I know we have all been there, and done something ...

2009-11-07T01:02:26.249-05:00

I know we have all been there, and done something equally as selfish. I don't even want to try to count how many times I have acted like a spoiled brat. Thank God for His grace and mercy!

I'm guilty of mom-tantrums as well. I'm glad you ...

2009-11-06T22:54:25.387-05:00

I'm guilty of mom-tantrums as well. I'm glad you were able to replace the cup and reconcile the situation.

Totally looking forward to a commitment free December as well.

Have a great weekend!

Uggh, I can sympathize with the mom-tantrum. I th...

2009-11-06T22:31:59.565-05:00

Uggh, I can sympathize with the mom-tantrum. I think it is important,though, that our kids see that we can do wrong and make it right and get forgiveness. Because we do mess up, we can show them that we all need God's grace. And I think when they see us ready to admit that we can't do things in our own strength, they will be more willing to turn to God for strength to do what's right themselves.

I like your idea of a parent/teacher/student meeting. I think I need to do that with my eldest!

I can only add to what the other ladies said. I ha...

2009-11-06T21:03:29.940-05:00

I can only add to what the other ladies said. I have had my share of these as well. My voice raises high very easily and it is already high pitched. I almost had one of those this week myself. Fortunately It did not get too bad. I certainly would have done the same if I were in your position. Fortunately these are time when we see God's love and forgiveness, and times when we see our need of him even stronger. I am glad everything worked out.

My week seemed like a blur too, the days all melte...

2009-11-06T20:14:56.610-05:00

My week seemed like a blur too, the days all melted into one another.

I'm sorry for your mom tantrum. YES! I've had them too. More often then I care to admit. But it sounds like you were able to turn it into a teachable moment and make amends. That is SO important and you are teaching her how to humbly ask for forgiveness- a very important character trait.

And yes, mercy, what a perfect illustration for God's grace!

I miss my weekly wrap-ups, I have just barely been...

2009-11-06T19:04:01.859-05:00

I miss my weekly wrap-ups, I have just barely been keeping up with reviews and life lately! I do still read now and then though . . .

I can relate to the mom-tantrums, and the sweet connection afterwards as we all recognize our daily need for grace and continual construction from God. Glad things worked out in the end, what a blessing!

Also, can relate to the joy of December off of outside commitments. It doesn't seem like we do too much, but I am really yearning for those few weeks of "nothing." Of course, it is December, so I'm sure to fill it with lots of holiday prep, but that will be HOME, together.

Sorry you had such a rough start to your week. I w...

2009-11-06T17:58:55.681-05:00

Sorry you had such a rough start to your week. I would have been so mad about the textbook. Glad things got better and you found another cup for your daughter.
I sometimes have a parent/teacher/student meeting with my oldest. It helps to get her input!

I've had a few of those tantrums too... they're th...

2009-11-06T17:36:54.153-05:00

I've had a few of those tantrums too... they're the pits. I have vivid memories of a day when my Mom had a mom-tantrum, with plenty of goading from me. We had a few porcelain dolls my great grandmother made. Most were already broken by this point, and our mutual tantrum culminated in her throwing the last one on the floor. Shattered. Tiny pieces. We both cried. When I look at that memory now, I have a bit of regret for my own contribution: I said some nasty nasty things. And I regret the loss of the heirloom. But I'm not mad at Mom. There's no lasting damage to the relationship. Sounds like you did the right thing in fixing it. It'll blow over.

Yeah, 8 and almost 4 are probably too young. ;-) ...

2009-11-06T16:51:19.569-05:00

Yeah, 8 and almost 4 are probably too young. ;-)

Thanks, Christi and Tristan, for the commiseration on the mom-tantrum moments.

(((Hugs))) Me have a mommy tantrum? N..I mean OH...

2009-11-06T16:51:17.352-05:00

(((Hugs))) Me have a mommy tantrum? N..I mean OH YEAH!

We are only human. And if nothing else these moments clearly show that we too are sinners and how to apologize. I always make sure to apologize, not only to the person that I hurt, but to our Heavenly Father. In the end, asking God for forgiveness is the behavior I'd like to my kids to emulate from my less-than-stellar moments.

I've had mom-tantrums too. It feels awful too. ...

2009-11-06T16:39:29.640-05:00

I've had mom-tantrums too. It feels awful too.

I love the Twilight Unit study you posted this week! Now my girls just need to get older... 8 and almost 4 is really too young, don't you think?

Unfortunately, I've had more than my share of Mom-...

2009-11-06T16:25:29.784-05:00

Unfortunately, I've had more than my share of Mom-tantrums. It sounds like you made it right, though. Isn't it hard to be a mom sometimes, I struggle with this mightily. Have a blessed weekend.