February Burnout

I have officially hit the point of homeschool burnout. I am exhausted. I don't want to spend the night planning lessons, I want to sleep or read something for pure entertainment. The schedule is packed and this mommy needs a rest. The kids are progressing and actually enjoying their lessons more, but my enthusiasm fades before lunch. More screen time has happened then I care to share with everyone.

It is time for a change. I need a schedule created by someone else and I need simple quick activities that I can actually find the supplies to. I need.... Sonlight P4/5.

I bought this curriculum back in September, but set it aside in favor of FIAR and a home-made schedule. Planning was fun and I was riding on newbie adrenaline. That adrenaline is gone :). I was so happy to look over and see the teacher guide that has planned read-a-louds, science, Bible, and world studies. The suggested activities are simple and use items already lying around the house. This also means much less trips to the library. Putting items on hold and picking them up each week has just become a big mess. I forget what I have on hold and hardly use all the books once their home. It also dampens my spirit when the kids could care less about the books I find fascinating.

I also want to incorporate Bible stories into our homeschool. This is a new journey for my family as well. This past weekend we found a church we all love. I am so excited to introduce my children to God. I went to church as a kid, but became torn on my feelings as a teenager and as an adult. I've found my way back and am now ready to help my children find him as well :)

I'm also going to leave more time for Monster to pursue his interests. He loves learning about the human body so we will spend many days discussing every function and part. When he has fulfilled all of his questions, we will move on to something else. I am not planning any science or history outside of our Sonlight readings. I've seen Monster learn so much more through discussion about his interests than anything I plan out.

Wish us luck! Summer cannot come soon enough!