Moments from homeschool today

We have just finished our first full week of homeschool. I think I am learning as much as my 2 kids who spend the day with me, although my learning is more about myself and relationships and discipline than academic learning. Somewhat surprisingly, I feel like I get more done during the day in terms of laundry and dishes. I really like spending time with Scott. We are still settling in to our routine and making adjustments, but I think it has begun well.

Elizabeth loves to cook with me. Here she is taking a turn at rolling out pitas.

Meanwhile, Scott was working on math and snacking on grapes. He also took a turn rolling out pitas.

The one thing I do really miss is taking a nap. A whole week with only one interrupted nap (today) and it was catastrophic. Scott kindly read Elizabeth some books and helped her settle down for a nap, so I could have a nap today. Unfortunately, she woke up before I did. She changed out of her pull-up into panties, spent some time playing with water in the bathroom sink and spilling it all over the floor, and then got into my lipstick and mascara, both of which had to be thrown out. When I picked her up to clean her face, she peed on me. Not the best way to wake up from a too-short nap. I chalk it all up to motherhood and experience.

More than ever, I feel like the way I choose to spend my time is so important. Here I end this post to retire to my bed, so that tomorrow I may call upon all my coping skills and banish Monster Mom.