Platt Discovery Cottage

homeschooling guilt

January 4th, 2008

Prior to having children, if you wanted to find me you looked at the gym.  There was rarely a day I missed.  I’m one of those rare people who actually enjoy going and do not find it a chore.  Once I had Fussy,  it was  all over.  I couldn’t justify the time away from him.

 Recently I mentioned to Colin that I really missed going to the gym - the energy it gives me, the sense of accomplishment and well-being.

So, my big surprise at Christmas was a gym membership.  I was thrilled, but shocked.  What would I do with the  kids? What about the time I was taking away from them?

I’ve used the gym a few times, but always when Colin was home to be with Fuss & Bug.  Today was the first time I brought them with me.  It was interesting.  I spent much of the time wondering how they were doing and thinking about what I could be doing with that hour and a half:  lapbooking, reading, miquon blocks, etc….

Colin’s point was that if I take a few hours a week for myself to work out I’ll actually have more time, patience and energy for the kids.  He’s right.

 So, I think I just need to structure (yuck) our day a bit better so that I can feel accomplishment both at the gym and in our homeschool. 

Enjoying the journey,  Amanda

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