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SuzanneG
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Posted: Jan 13 2009 at 3:00pm \| IP Logged

Sarah M wrote:

When things are enjoyable, we think "this must be too easy"!

I remember you said this about a year ago!!!! Do you remember that? I think we were discussing CM or the concept of "real learning" and you said this!!!!!

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Sarah M
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Posted: Jan 13 2009 at 3:40pm \| IP Logged

Oh, you mean this?

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I go through periods where I feel panicked about whether we should be more formal, and then other periods when we are super relaxed and everything is just wonderful. Usually, I end up doubting our relaxed method because it seems too easy and enjoyable. People say, "I don't know how you homeschool," and I think to myself should this be harder than it is??

Maybe I need to paint this on my wall or something!Suzanne, I completely forgot about that thread. I did a search after you mentioned that I've said this before.

So next time I mention some great program we are going to try, or how we are going to completely change things around.... one of you whop me upside the head, will you?

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Posted: Jan 13 2009 at 5:06pm \| IP Logged

Sarah M wrote:

Oh, you mean this?

Maybe I need to paint this on my wall or something!
So next time I mention some great program we are going to try, or how we are going to completely change things around.... one of you whop me upside the head, will you?

Certainly!

That's what we're here for!

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Posted: Jan 16 2009 at 10:31am \| IP Logged

Sarah,
I'm so glad you have had that talk with your dd. I know how it is too! I was doing pretty good with baking a couple weeks ago, but that has gone on the wayside a bit. I want to bring that back but it comes down to the mess at times!

I got a really easy knitted wash cloth pattern from a friend. I'm making them now and dd wants to do one too. Last weekend we went to Panera and made a scrapbook. Her scrapbook. I just used pictures, printer paper, protector sleeves, and a binder and other supplies we had on hand. She really liked that. I think just relaxing and trying not too many things helps so much. I am glad you have found this out.

And, I so know about changing up what you are doing. I do that all the time too!

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