There are so many advantages to working from home. The commute or lack there of is definitely one of them. I always disliked having to get up, get dressed in uncomfortable business attire, and make that journey into an office with other people that may or may not want to be there. Working from home, I get up, shower, typically put on something casual (or stay in my PJ's), grab some coffee with coconut creamer, and walk a few feet to my workstation. I love it. I open my windows, gaze out, take lunch breaks in the neighborhood or on my patio. My "cafeteria" is the best because it's food that's great and free :) Occasionally I order take out. I feel like I'm blessed each time I have to log in for work.
I do have some challenges however, I still home school after hours. I am still required to make lesson plans and be my children's teacher of record. There is no conflict with my work and homeschooling. My children are not in my work environment. The challenge comes when I currently alternate between using a Catholic Curriculum (Our Lady of the Rosary Homeschool) and utilizing free printables online. The written instruction and the side by sides after 8-10 hrs of work can drain one of their energy for a week lol! We often unschool and use our visual resources such as YouTube and Netflix. All in all I'm satisfied with being a home school mom. It's the single mother part that makes these things challenging. There are many times I wish I had a loving partner to be there to supplement the family income, be supportive in the homeschooling venture, as well as be there for me emotionally. God has a plan. Divorce, which I'm going thru currently, is never easy. In the end, the most rewarding part of all is this is I have the pleasure of watching my children learn and grow. I am in control of their values and spirituality. There are stress filled days as well as triumphant "aha" moments! Sometimes I want to pull my hair out because I seemingly never get a break. I'm asking the Lord to continue
working on me with patience and understanding on those days that I feel overwhelmed and overextended. I hope that if any prospective homeschooling parents or parent are reading this blog, you are encouraged that it can be done, it is rewarding, and your children will have the benefit of the environment that you feel is fit. God bless you all and happy homeschooling!
I do have some challenges however, I still home school after hours. I am still required to make lesson plans and be my children's teacher of record. There is no conflict with my work and homeschooling. My children are not in my work environment. The challenge comes when I currently alternate between using a Catholic Curriculum (Our Lady of the Rosary Homeschool) and utilizing free printables online. The written instruction and the side by sides after 8-10 hrs of work can drain one of their energy for a week lol! We often unschool and use our visual resources such as YouTube and Netflix. All in all I'm satisfied with being a home school mom. It's the single mother part that makes these things challenging. There are many times I wish I had a loving partner to be there to supplement the family income, be supportive in the homeschooling venture, as well as be there for me emotionally. God has a plan. Divorce, which I'm going thru currently, is never easy. In the end, the most rewarding part of all is this is I have the pleasure of watching my children learn and grow. I am in control of their values and spirituality. There are stress filled days as well as triumphant "aha" moments! Sometimes I want to pull my hair out because I seemingly never get a break. I'm asking the Lord to continue
