Homeschooling When Life Gets Messy

When I first started homeschooling I thought everything would go so smoothly, but, boy, was I ever wrong! It seems like life didn’t slow down for me, it ramped up.

And, as the mom of 15 energetic children, here’s one thing I’ve learned about change:

It’s inevitable.

It seemed like I would just get to a place where I felt comfortable, and then something would upset my carefully controlled world, such as a job change or morning sickness.

I know you can relate.

Finally, I stopped expecting everything to stay “copasetic” and did something different

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Instead of fighting the waves, I started using their energy to get myself ahead.

Looking back, I can see the pattern clearly, and I think this will be quite helpful for you today as a homeschooling mom.

Here are the three reoccurring waves of family life:

* Shock and Awe: The time when we are served with the news of the big change.

* Adjustment: The time when we are taking in the new situation and attempting to adapt.