So we got through our first week!! I learned quite a few things in the process but the most important thing came as quite a surprise (NOT)! I figured out that I CAN'T do it all!?
I have had to give myself grace and let a few things go. I tend to think that I CAN do it all and I should. This belief usually brings me a lot of anxiety and that does not go well with teaching children. To help eliminate some of that anxiety I have decided to just focus on the important things.... school, meals, work, and sleep. :)
Molly learned something as well.... mom's attention is not all hers. However we are adjusting. She and Joshua have a great time together while I am helping Olivia and luckily she still naps. This is the best time to get our reading in and help Joshua with his more difficult assignments.
She loves to color "Melmo" (Elmo).
Other than balancing time with Molly and letting a few things go there is just one other little issue we are working on.
Joshua seriously does NOT like to write.... and sometimes just really doesn't want to read aloud either!?
Big part of school for a second grader right? This second week seems to be getting a bit better but still easily distracted and lots of whining!
Working on some new ideas to motivate.
Discovered one very awesome idea today.... will take pictures and fill you in later! :)
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