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The beginning

I've been thinking about homeschooling my children for years really, but when my oldest was getting to school age, I thought twice about it. She and I have struggled getting a long since well, forever.  We just sort of butt heads and push each other's buttons, so I figured it was a bad idea, and I sent her to school.  Fast forward to now.  For six months I've been researching everything I can, looking at curriculum, attending home-school conferences and local home-schooling groups, because she's in first grade and I'm frustrated. Frustrated with the school system, frustrated with her "behavioral issues" because she's bored and frustrated with her anger/anxiety/exhaustion when she comes home from school.  I also hate that she is gone 8+ hours everyday and comes home completely spent.  So I've decided to home-school.  I was debating whether I would have her finish the school year, but after her last parent teacher conference I just don't think it's worth it anymore. I let her go to her valentine tea because she was so excited and it was only a week away, but then I pulled her out. So here we are creating a learning space for us.  We kicked my husband out of his office (moved him into our bedroom) and we are making a room just for learning and joy. This is the beginning of our journey.





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