The Ugly Side of Homeschooling

Homeschooling isn't all peaches and roses. In fact, there are some days when it can be downright horrible.

Today is one of those days.

Adrianne is giving me attitude about how much math worksheets she has to do.

*Cue dramatic music*
Adrianne: I'm NEVER going to finish ALLLLLLLLLL this work!!!
*tears*

Emmaline is also crying because she wants to do "more school" but she's already finished with her lesson for the day and I'm busy trying to get work with the older kids.

Maxton is being a little devilish imp and getting into EVERYTHING he knows he's not supposed to just to get my attention.

And Riley.

Gosh I think I'm going to pull out all my hair over her today.

She's managed to loose the ruler.....AGAIN....which she needs to complete her math assignment. We only have one ruler and normally I would just let her use something else (measuring tape) just so she can get her work done but honestly I am just SO OVER her constantly misplacing her school items.  EVERYDAY we go through the "pencil hunt" looking for a pencil for her to use for her schoolwork. Like the ruler, she is SUPPOSED to put it in the "school box" after she finishes using it for the day, but never does. She's GOT to learn a lesson from this! 

We were SUPPOSED to do a fun crafty activity later on today but I don't know if we're ever going to be able to get around to it with the way the kids are dragging their feet/behaving.  I've already told Riley that she is NOT allowed to help until she finds the ruler. And if she can't find it then she has to buy me a new one with HER money.

I'm frustrated, angry and have already yelled at the children more than I should. 

I think I need a time out.





***Disclaimer: I wrote this post specifically for all those people who have ever thought that I'm superwoman or have it all together. The point is that I obviously don't. Everyday there is some degree of chaos around here and it's just a matter of working through/around it until it's time to "call it a day".  All too often I loose my patience and have the house looking like a total wreck.  I am lucky that, despite my shortcomings as a teacher and a mother, my children still love me.***