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Cabin Fever

It's been raining for days.

Thankfully, today it looks almost clear out there and while the pavement is still wet, I think I'll be able to get out and take Gracie for a walk.

Good thing, because I've been going freaking crazy here in the house.

The kids and I have gotten lots done over the Christmas break... we sorted and cleaned our way through the basement, took a whole car load of stuff to Goodwill, we've baked, read, watched movies together, done crafts, had numerous dog training sessions and played endless games.

They've also bickered and bugged and whined and argued.

And so have I.

I love my children. Really, a whole lot.

But a homeschool Mom, I'm not.

I'm sure if I had a curriculum, I'd be just fine. But these endless hours of unstructured time are enough to drive us all up a wall.

Up a wall, I tell you.

Even Gracie is going a little nuts.

I need a routine and I need it now.

Come on, January 3rd...

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:52 AM

    Hang in there :)
    Wish we could just run out and grab a cup of coffee and talk to get away from the day... maybe some day :) Hugs to you!

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  2. Mindy Buller10:22 AM

    I hear ya about being home bound. I didn't leave the house all day Tues and Wed (except for the movie last night)! I'm looking forward to lunch today!!

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