tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post6396237496792839901..comments2017-09-01T17:28:49.144-07:00Comments on Unschool's Cool: A Homeschool Mom's Newfound ConfidenceMommyMayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895017376704760161noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post-26016375080323710442014-06-22T07:11:19.951-07:002014-06-22T07:11:19.951-07:00I don't understand why people give you such a ...I don't understand why people give you such a hard time all the time? Samantha is clearly learning and she enjoys it! I couldn't imagine that life for Kylie Jade, but I know that is how Samantha likes to be. Kylie Jade and Sam are so different though, but I think that is good for them to be friends. They get to be friends with one another even though they are SO different. I loved that Samantha was so excited to show Kylie her year book and Kylie asked questions and truly was interested. I think seeing us as friends has helped them both. Samantha definitely creeps out of her shell more when she gets comfortable around Kylie and I love it. I don't get why people try and tell you how to homeschool. It is different for every family. We home schooled WAY differently than most everyone I know and that is okay. You involve yourself with Sam and explore with her. My home schooling experience was different because after we "could do it on our own" we were kinda left and I just didn't understand. I don't see you doing that with Samantha. I cannot wait to see how she grows this year and I cannot wait to watch their friendship blossom even more. I love that we can expose them to differences and encourage them to focus on what is important! <br /><br />I find it very interesting how she learns and am excited to see what the next year holds for all of us! The one in school and the one unschooled. Mrollan87https://www.blogger.com/profile/02710307161535951594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post-4595940991423284472014-06-18T09:40:06.953-07:002014-06-18T09:40:06.953-07:00Ha Ha. I'd say our friendship is worth $60.00 ...Ha Ha. I'd say our friendship is worth $60.00 Actually, I font even think he cared enough to rebuy it. lol<br /><br />Oh yah. It all goes back to you showing interest in what they enjoy. Even though I'm Mom and at thus age I shouldn't be cool anymore, I am the first person she goes to to critique her drawings. We look for books together. Watch videos together. Ibhave learned as much about art as she has! lol Plus taught her some techniques I learned from art lessons when l was little. I can't wait to see how it goes for you and Aubrey. Two is just the beginning! And it is still just the start for Samantha. The teen years I hear are really interesting for unschoolers! MommyMayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895017376704760161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post-42466342312210832222014-06-18T09:35:25.444-07:002014-06-18T09:35:25.444-07:00Lol im glad you will keep making mistakes so I don...Lol im glad you will keep making mistakes so I dont have to.<br /><br />Yeah it is awesome to have someone to help me when everyone makes me feel like everything I do is wrong. I really am happy we became such good friends. Thanks to band hero. Lol yeah everyone says every kid is different but they want everyone to teach them the same and all that mess. I dont get it.<br /><br />I love the fact that I will learn so much and so will she. Its a great thing. We learn together and that is a different bonding thing for Aubrey and I. And makes your and my friendship better too. Lolbrandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269245082164681257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post-58918796633740929832014-06-18T09:15:12.411-07:002014-06-18T09:15:12.411-07:00It does. It really does. Jessie always asks me if ...It does. It really does. Jessie always asks me if homeschool is for her or me. And I always say both of us because I'm learning and growing too. She has "unit studies" and so do I. She gets freedom and so do I. She meets new friends...and so do I. <br /><br />I'm so happy to hear that, Brandi. Thank you. I am so glad you and I became friends...and family. ;) You help me to not feel alone. You make me feel not so insane about my views. When the whole world is fighting you it is nice to have somebody. It is hard to not follow the normal, but what is normal? You know? Our kids, all kids are special and different and we should treat them special and different and do things according to what they need, not what society tells us we need to do. <br /><br />Ha. And yes! I will continue to make mistakes with her too. You're Welcome. lolMommyMayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895017376704760161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545819986034745425.post-89778244029064127372014-06-18T08:51:35.435-07:002014-06-18T08:51:35.435-07:00Im so glad you are growing so much. Homeschooling ...Im so glad you are growing so much. Homeschooling not only helps the children grow a lot but the parents as well. I just want you to know how much your friendship has helped me grow. You have made me think and it changed everything. I dont just do things because "thats how you are supposed to raise kids" I have never been normal so why should my parenting. Lol. You let me vent and help me when I get discouraged because of my family. And you had my first kid and made mistakes for me lol. I think you are doing awesome with sami. :)brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269245082164681257noreply@blogger.com