I am linking up with my friend, Mom's The Word to participate in her Monday meme, "Making Your Home Sing Monday." It's a day when we share what we are doing to bless our families in our home. If you would like to join in, click here.You all know that expression, "Down to the wire." Well, that's us, in regards to our summer break!! It's is almost officially OVA'!!!!!!! Am I looking forward to that? Of course NOT!!
But, we will have to suck it up, and move ahead just like everyone else.
Our new school year will also have new rules, and I plan on enforcing them. I let too much slide last year, and I definitely reaped what I sowed. I know that all kids ultimately like to have a plan and/or schedule, and I believe our home will be running smoothly if I stick to them!
I've already come up with a few that are pretty much no brainers, but in the past, I let those rules fall to the wayside!
Therefore, as far as video games, and or computer (leisure) time, they will not be able to use them until all schoolwork is finished. They will be responsible for certain chores, and we will also stick with our devotion in the mornings. There will also be consequences if they do not follow through with things on their end as well.
So, this week, I'm getting every last detail taken care of, so come next Tuesday, we will be good to go!
Oh I can so relate! Disciplining our children is really hard work.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will have a wonderful school year!
ReplyDeleteI found that every time a new school year rolled around I was a little wiser than the year before. I know you will have a great year of homeschooling.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a good plan. I hope that schooling this year goes very well. Your plate is full, but being busy is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI think that that is very common, it is hear anyway. My oldest was doing homework this morning... OOPS! Very good post, it's a good reminder for me! I know you will do great!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great plan!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great plan my friend! I hope you guys have a successful and fruitful year of homeschooling!
ReplyDeleteGood luck starting the new school year off right! We are still trying to get in the groove of our new schedule around here too!
ReplyDeleteWe are into our second week of school and still trying to get into the swing of things. Last week, I could not get dinner made at a reasonable hour so that is what I'm gonna work on this week!
ReplyDeleteHope all goes smoothly for ya'll!
We too are in our second week and so far *knock on wood* everything is running smoothly. Homework is getting done and our morning routine is going good.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck to you, sounds like you have your plan ready :)
All those little details will definitely help in getting a smoothe start to your school year! :) Good Momma! :)
ReplyDeleteThose sound like good rules and ones that will help everyone to succeed.
ReplyDeleteYou've got ME motivated and I'm not even going back to school!! It sounds like you've got a great plan... it's always good to have a plan and the will to stick with it! :) Happy Monday! :P
ReplyDeleteAlicia, you will do such an awesome job this year(I am sure you did great in years past too)! I think our kids do so good when we stick to our guns as parents. Here is to a great school year for you all!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new year starting! My youngest is off to her first day tomorrow. I have plenty of tissue:-)
ReplyDeleteYou kind of learn what works and doesn't work, and once they get on the computer or into a t.v. program it's hard to get them off, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteFor myself I have to keep my own focus as it's easy for me to get distracted by cleaning, organizing or (gasp!) the computer.
Right now he's writing an essay so I hopped on! Thank you for joining us today!
School is harder on the parents than it is on the kids. LOL..
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome plan.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have it all figured out, and yes it can sometimes be hard to stick with somethings I know.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck in all your plans to help you and the kids get through this school year.
Good luck with the new school year.
ReplyDeleteI had wonderful plans until my son broke his arm and now can't write. We are going to be flexible and try new things!
Oh yes. We've started the weaning from the DSs and electronics...not that easy. Good luck with all the BTS prep. We're doing that stuff too.
ReplyDeleteYour plan sounds good. Good luck to you!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you're learning from prior years and continually refining things. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBut, seriously enjoy this last week!
Good luck enforcing the rules! Oh, it's so easy for moms to let the rules slide but, boy, do we pay for it!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you in this coming year. It sounds like you're older and wiser, and I bet this year shows it! :)
ReplyDeleteAlicia,
ReplyDeleteI wish you the very best for your schooling efforts next year! I will pray for the Lord's wisdom and guidance over you and your beautiful children.
Big hugs to you, my sweet friend.
Good rules mama...crack that whip!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful family you have! God has surely blessed you and your household.
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I'm trying some of the same things. New year, new goals...starting with some energy(I hope!)
ReplyDeleteDisciplining is definitely hard work, but we know in the long run it will benefit them.
ReplyDeleteI like the morning devotions...I keep wrestling with if I should do it in the mornings or before bed at nights.
Very good plan! I work with a tight schedule with my little ones and they most follow. We started a great school year and they are doing wonderful. Shores and homework are done on time! Next week Big Jr. is going to start music classes so he is going to be pretty busy all week!
ReplyDeleteHave a great fun school year my friend!