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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 8:32PM 
we went on a cruise. one night, down the hudson and past Long Island, and had a wonderful time. thx to my sis and her hubby. great to get away, see the sunset AND sunrise across the city, eat at 3 restaurants, and have time to just be. a few things came out, and peace with decisions was deepened.
particularly the decision to homeschool douglas, starting in just under 3 weeks (at the winter break). primarily me. fynn to hopefully stay in school until the end of the year, though we’re months behind on his tuition. they’re being helpful and flexible, so we’ll see. not a light decision though we’ve tossed it around for ages. not in response to a terrible school either. pretty much in response to watching his change in demeanor, sensing a shift in my relationship to him, and god kicking me in the butt and whispering “take him out now, or lose him.” i can’t tell you why, really, just that despite the obvious potential issues with patience and freedom and personalities, i have no doubts about it. just that it will be hard, with potential for great joy and great challenge.
a piece of it involves me dropping the last bits of feeling like i must bring in money, even though logic dictates that i must. i can’t work much and still focus on my kids like i have to, and indeed want to. i didn’t want to for a long time. not exclusively. i do now, within reason. meaning i still need time alone, to run, etc and have no intention of giving up my other blog unless it proves to be too big a time hog. i’m not a good mother when i work. at all.
i’m looking forward to the change. i need prayer for patience and realistic attitudes about it. ironically, the social aspect of his school is the best it’s ever been, and i feel more at home there than i ever have. there will be tears. i talk to his teacher tomorrow, to launch the ball. i’ve said for years that it’s never time to leave a place until it really hurts. this will be no exception.
Reader Comments (3)
umm, you're not going to expand that to say "It's not a worthwhile endeavour unless it hurts" are you?
not at all, though that does often seem to happen. i certainly don't believe that it's necessary.
i'm excited for you about homeschooling douglas, somehow. hope that it's a truly wonderful experience for both of you.