Here we Go

Today was the first day of school for Aaron and I. In the weeks prior I had in my mind that we would wake up early with a great breakfast, get dressed with teeth brushed and hair combed, ready to start our new school year. It didn't exactly happen like that.

Aaron and I have been fighting colds, so you guessed it, I woke up late and not feeling the greatest, breakfast was a quick bowl of cereal, and off to our little "classroom" upstairs. Oh, I forgot to mention that we were still in our pjs, teeth not brushed and hair a mess. So much for my perfect morning plans.

The day went well, we got through our lessons. I've found some things that I'm gonna change curriculum wise, and spend more time on things Aaron is struggling with. I've also found that I have a lot of emotional scars that I hope with God's help to mend in Aaron's heart. He's struggled for so long, I believe that his self esteem is very low and tears often fall because of it. After our last lesson, we had a heart to heart talk. As I was talking to him, I could see so much of myself in him. School was terribly hard and I struggled for years. The tears often fell, and my self esteem was bad.

I know that there will be good days and bad, but I also know that God has given me and Matt peace about our decision to homeschool. It's my prayer that God will give me the strength and wisdom to meet each day, and to know that he has great plans for Aaron. I'm truly thankful for my son. He teaches me everyday and I know I'm a better person for having him in my life.

Well I'm signing off!! My nose is running like a siv, and my head feels like a bowling ball. Co-op school tomorrow. I'll tell more about that later.