Not only can I hardly believe I’ve actually been nominated, but I about fell over when I saw the category I was nominated in…
For real?!
Well, if being SUPER means:
I don’t get everything I intend to do done every day.
I call the kids to school and they all say they have to go to the bathroom…right. that. very. second.
I yell, “Could everyone stop YELLING?!” more often than I care to admit.
I change curriculum like I change my clothes.
I wonder every single day who invented algebra and if I skipped teaching it would anyone notice.
and…
I have to stand up to read to the kids or else I will most definitely fall asleep (and the children will sneak away and play VERY quietly so they don’t have to finish school).
I thank you all for nominating me…you guys are SUPER too!
*****
Lynnette Kraft says
Cool! I voted for you. I told Jared, if I would be voted for for anything it’d be “Best Strange, Unpredictable, Sometimes Serious, Always Random, Not Super Useful But Will Make You Happy Blog Award” Is there such a thing?
Congrats!
Lynnette
I am blessed! says
Congrats, Super Mom! They must not have known about your kitchen:)
Seriously, I look forward to learning from you.
GapGirl says
YAAAAA!!!!! Good for you, congrats!
XoxoGapGirl
mamabear says
The part about falling asleep really jumped out at me. I think our babies are about the same age. Anna Grace just turned 11 months. She is such a lousy sleeper! God help me! She nurses back to sleep at least five times per night, and she lately won’t be put in her crib at all–wakes up within 10 minutes. Before recent illnesses and teething, she slept in her crib until I was ready for bed, and then she slept with me. Now I can’t get anything done at night–even to relax.
I hate cry it out methods, and because her love language really seems to be physical touch, I doubt if cry it out would work for her anyway. I know–this too shall pass. It wouldn’t be so bad if the other three weren’t still so young themselves.
Anyway, I haven’t been reading your blog long enough to know if you have a similar issue with sleep. Maybe you’re just a night owl? LOL
Kristy says
That’s surely what I imagine my day would be like if I homeschooled! (I also invision all sorts of fairy-tale like good things about it too – unrealistic things!)
It’s so funny what you said about Algebra because I am in my second semester in college (of Algebra) and it is so beyond complex I just KNOW that there is no way I will ever do this again in my life. And I have 2 semesters of Algebra left – and I wonder, if it is this hard now, what more can they do with an equation? Just when I think it gets as bad as it’s going to get (complicated) – it keeps coming!
I am sure you are a deserving (wonderful) homeschooling mom!
*Mirage* says
You deserve it Amy. Not because you’re “perfect” with perfect kids and perfect schedules… but because you keep finding ways to do it better. I think that’s my definition of a true Supermom… someone who is just figuring out what works as they go along and keeps on trying until they find a great way to do it, is not afraid to admit they don’t always have it together and didn’t always do it right, and loves to share what has worked for them. You definately fit the bill. Plus you’re encouraging and I noticed you try to make a point of visiting bloggers back who have commented on your posts when you have the time to do so, which I think is really sweet!
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
Well, Lynnette, if there isn’t such a thing…you could just make it up! ;o) I’d vote for ya!
Amy
Fruitful Harvest says
You are Awesome~
I voted for you~
Blessings,
Georgiann
Your writing class has been very very helpful~
Thanks for all your hard work putting together the posts!
I’m praciticing all day long in how I say things and tring to use new words….I want to make it a family game for all my kiddos but mainly the older ones!
(((HUGS)))) my friend!
mamabear says
I am glad your Godly efforts are being recognized!
I wanted to apologize for being so self-absorbed with my baby’s sleep issues that I forgot to congratulate you earlier!
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
Awww, Mirage…you’re sweet! And yes, that is what I try to do…keep learning, tell people what works for me as I go, and be real.
And you are right…I flag comments in my inbox as I go and then visit as I can. I figure if someone takes the time to visit here, I can at least take the time to get to know them better.
Again,
Thanks for all of your kind comments everyone! I appreciate them so much!
Amy
Kimberly @ RaisingOlives says
Congratulations Amy!!
Angie @ Many Little Blessings says
“I change curriculum like I change my clothes.” — LOL! Love that!