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After the Storm 04/09/2010
 
I'm looking for rainbows today.  I know that sounds silly, it's a beautiful sunny California day.  Yesterday was quite stormy for me and I'm usually the optimistic can do anything Super Homeschool Mom.  But as with anything in life, we all have our moments when times can seem bleak.  What I learned about yesterday, is just like with any storm, the sun will shine again.  And isn't that the truth in our homeschool lives as well?  Teaching the kids can sometimes be like stormy weather, but then the sun comes out and all is right again.  I have to put this in my notes to self category so I won't forget!   TM : )
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Sometimes, no matter how positive we can be, negative feelings can hit like an exploding bomb.  I had a moment like that today.  I need to remember that what I write on this blog is all about encouragement, no matter what the situation may be.  I have to remember that we are all different and unique and that's what makes it so special.  To the readers of AskTracy, I so appreciate that you take the time to visit.  I'm always so thankful when you come back as it lets me know that you are interested in a "new view".   TM : )
 
Best You Can 03/31/2010
 
Do your best.  We tell our kids that all the time.  Now I'm saying that to you.  Some days are frustrating and finding the answers are not always easy, but it's funny how the answers just seem to appear.  When your child tells you that he is doing the best he can, how do you respond?  I know what you tell him.  I say it too.  "As long as you're doing the best you can, than that's all that matters."  Are you doing the best you can?  Than that's all that matters.   TM : )
 
 
Ever have one of those days when nothing seems to be going your way?  Yep, I'm having one of those right now.  Breathe Tracy, deep breath!  Oldest is not responding to directions, youngest is upset and has a cold, my first post today disappeared with only a title showing... big breath, it will be okay.  You know what?  It will be okay.  Think "new view", my youngest will get better, so will my oldest, and I'm going to have a glass of wine after they're in bed!   TM : ) 
 
Without Thinking 02/24/2010
 
Do you still get questioned by strangers about why your kids are out of school?  I'm sure you do, because I still do after all these years.  You've heard them all before, the questions are basically the same,  "Is it a school holiday?"  or "No school today?"  Yes, we've heard it a million times and to keep an expressionless face that doesn't scream something like, "None of your business!" can sometimes be a bit of a strain.  I think people just automatically say things without thinking.  Here's an example that we're all familiar with: You see your neighbor washing their car, so you automatically say, "My car next!"  In my preMommy days I was a flight attendant and when I greeted the passengers entering through the 1st Class Cabin (the only entry for all passengers) the response from them was always the same, "Did you save these seats for me?"   Automatic.  Without thinking.  So instead of rolling your eyes at the next stranger that asks you the same old questions, do like I did when I was a flight attendant... Smile BIG,  show authority, and hide behind the cockpit door!     TM : )      
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Frustration is the most popular word in my head today.  I'm trying to change my view, but it has been a difficult task to achieve with no help from my children.  Let's see... hmmm... okay, I need to find my positive place.  I know!  I'll sing in my best pretend opera voice... 1, 2, 3, GO!  Wait!  I need to sing in front of my kids to maximize my goofiness and put me in a better frame of mind.  When I'm done writing this post, I'm going to drive my kids batty as I sing at the top of my lungs in my pretend opera voice with the windows rolled down when we go to the store.  YES!  That's what I'll do.  It'll embarrass them so much and the more they complain, the harder I laugh, especially when my oldest starts sliding down his seat and hiding his face in his hands.  I'll make sure to sing loudest at a red light.  Gosh, I'm feeling better already!  Frustration... BE GONE!   TM : ) 
 
Understand? 01/15/2010
 
I DO understand!  It is frustrating when you're not sure if you're doing it right.  The best thing to do is, ask.  Ask me.  If I don't know, I'll ask someone else.  When I get stuck and feeling frustrated, I keep asking questions until I get the answer that I can clearly understand and use to my benefit.  That's why we're homeschoolers, right?  We find out what we need, to get things done.  And that is something we can ALL understand.  TM : )
 
Go to it! 01/13/2010
 
Don't give up!  You can do it!  The laundry can wait.  The errands can be done tomorrow, but the hugs and laughter with your children needs your attention right now.  Go do it... a hug for each one of them.  Now say, "I'm a good Mom", click your heels just for the fun of it, and have a great rest of the day!   TM : )
 
Frustration 11/19/2009
 
There are days when we need to remember that it's okay to be frustrated.  How we handle the frustration, is what matters.  What's nice about homeschool, is that when the situation becomes tense, you can step away from it.  When you and your child are at an impasse on homework, do something different!  Take a break.  Go outside and watch your kid climb a tree.  Sing some silly songs, or play a game.  When you return to the original situation, you and your child will have a clear mind with a fresh perspective and a new attitude.  TM : )
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