My husband and I chimed in our 7 year wedding anniversary. Very nice. His parents gave us money this year? Cant remember getting money for staying married. We have both concluded that they made a bet with someone about how long we would stay married. They must have won and gave us a portion of the earnings:) RIGHT ON!
My Big Boy is in Pre4 class at a Catholic School. I have not been too impressed with a few areas. First, the teacher is barely covering anything faith based. " God is great, God is good, Let's thank Him for our food" is not on my list of traditional Catholic prayers. Prayers can be anything, yes I know. But, I am sending him to a Catholic school, they should say traditional Catholic prayers. Also, the learning is under par. The teacher is not even planning to teach the whole alphabet. Long story short, spoke to the teacher, voiced my concerns.Not sure much was accomplished. Seriously thought about homeschooling. Yes, homeschooling.
I will put a disclaimer right here---if I can think of the right words to say to not make homeschooling mad---
Here's the deal. I probably would not have considered it if I didn't run into so many bloggy Catholic homeschooling families. When I was a kid, the few home schooled kids that I ran in to were a bit-off. Some were my cousins. As a parent, I want my kids to stay innocent. I want them to thrive in a faith filled environment. I am finding that maybe my expectations for Catholic school are too high. I take the responsibility of teaching my kids their faith. I don't put that on anyone else. But, I just thought more would be happening at a Catholic school. My hubby is not on board with the homeschoolin' and really its just a thought. I can see how easy it would be to switch.
To solidify my dorkiness, I went to a Diocesan Adult Enrichment conference this month. I thought it was awesome. The funny part was 99% of the attendees where Catholic teachers forced to attend. Not me, I went as a parent wanting to learn. I thought the info was great for parents. I got to see the bishop. So cool. I learned so many great tools to use with my kids. One, the "you are special plate" At first, I thought, yeah right like I am going to spend the money on that. But the
Again, thanks for all that keep blogging and sharing. I am mos' def' reading if I am not writing! So excited about Advent.
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I have one of these plates! My mom got it for me. Apparently, since I've moved away, they have used it on special occasions i.e. birthdays. The things you miss when you grow up!
I like the idea of putting dates on the back and using it often. I'll have to dig mine out :)
We are blessed to have good Catholic pre-to-grade schools in our city, but I know we might not be so fortunate in the next places we live. I have found myself wondering if all the Catholic/Christian homeschooling I am encountering lately has to do with a lack within our Catholic/Christan schools. Many days I wish I could band my family with other families and form a school of our own, rather than everyone homeschooling their own. Anyway, can relate to many of your thoughts.
Sarah- thanks for the comment. I am asking for the plate for Christmas!
Queen B,
Thanks again for your comment. Your idea is a great one. As parents we just want what is best for our kids right? I wish the catholic schools were the catholic schools of the 50's. That rigid learning ..discipline...is so needed. I feel like even these schools are becoming to secular. Almost "watering down" the presence of faith in order to accomidate the students whom are attending and whom are not practicing Catholics. I fear that if a group of parents called for a change it would be ill recived. Because, I dont know any real life (well you know what I mean) non bloggy mothers who really show/feel the way that I do. I think we are a minority fo sho.
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