2 posts tagged “moving”

Not me personally, but my blog.

I went here yesterday and it was pretty cool.  For the last year I have passed by this place many times and never stepped foot into it.  I was checking out the homeschooling section and chatted with another Mom who was very pregnant, but didn't look much older than me .  She homeschools, has nearly 7 children, and her oldest is 17.  She talked to me about how she started homeschooling when her oldest was in 5th grade.  She has always taken things one year at a time, but overall finds that she has made a great decision.  She said that HS'ing has really been wonderful for her 2nd child, who sounds very similar to my {K}. She also talked about her favorite curriculum choices which was nice.  To me, that is one of the scariest parts of HS'ing.

I had a nice discussion (despite a running preschooler and the occasional screaming baby) and really walked away feeling like this is what we will do next year.  Today I am back to feeling undecided.  Why is it that I can't make up my mind????  I feel like I am 75% there, but something prevents me from reaching the decision 100%.  I want to, I really WANT TO, but I am so scared.

I keep thinking that we could HS for next year ... it may very well be the year that something happens with Scott's job and we get moved (to NJ or Ohio).  Next August will be 2 years and his company said 2-3 years.  I would rather not have to fork over registration, book, and tuition fees for 4 children if we are destined to move.  I probably should not think that way.  I really need to talk with more experienced homeschooling Moms.  My babysitter's mother said she would contact me when they got back from VA (their old home state) after Labor Day.  I really want Scott to listen and ask questions.  He seems supportive, but always throws me a question.  This decision is NOT mine alone.  I don't want to soley be responsible for the girls education.  I know it will be me teaching most of the time, but I want his support.

Right now there are about 5 books on my nightstand.  I have had others that have made their way back to the library.  I am constantly reading and trying to be informed.  Today I feel burnt out.  Maybe I justs need to put those books aside for a little while ...

On a completely different note ...

Scott was contacted about a job offer for a major, MAJOR bottled water company.  The job is for plant manager.  He occasionally gets calls from a recruiter to send in a resume, but right now he was not looking and this one looked good.  The job would be in Portland, MAINE which sounds quite lovely.  I told him to give his resume to the people ... can't hurt.  The job would be a step up, but all the everythings about it would have to REALLY warrant another change.  I am tired of change and moving.  We are up for one more move and that is it until my girls are grown.  Too much stress for me.