tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post4709730010237923693..comments2024-02-26T02:22:48.643-08:00Comments on A Foothill Home Companion: The Wheels On The Bus Go Round and RoundMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-4861980460782613772009-07-08T15:09:19.010-07:002009-07-08T15:09:19.010-07:00Another comment from a total stranger:
You are s...Another comment from a total stranger: <br /><br />You are still a major (the biggest?) influence in their lives and you educate them constantly by being an involved mum. By the look of your blog they will no doubt be blessed with all sorts of interesting "extra curricular activities" each day at home which is what turns a school education into a life education. <br />Best wishesBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268421869753873264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-89253142884897142382008-08-25T20:07:00.000-07:002008-08-25T20:07:00.000-07:00molly this is so huge. I need to write you a lette...molly this is so huge. I need to write you a letter. You are so brave and caring and loving and....i could go on. Some days, I see this decision in my future--nearer than I'd probably like or anticipate. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear more about it. hang in there. enjoy that much earned time!<BR/>xo.molly | mommycoddle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336985785978536291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-37478354102323664062008-08-19T05:49:00.000-07:002008-08-19T05:49:00.000-07:00Tears in Iowa for you. :(KariTears in Iowa for you. :(<BR/>KariCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871309696357938457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-12005616474465367152008-08-18T06:45:00.000-07:002008-08-18T06:45:00.000-07:00Aahh, I loved this Molly...I did both too - homesc...Aahh, I loved this Molly...I did both too - homeschooled and went to private school...I think it's great that you're following their lead...it's what I feel like my parents did as well. We are "planning" on homeschooling our little one and I found this post to be very thought-provoking...what if she doesn't want to be homeschooled? We'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it, but thank you for the post!Our Green Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426519782784581649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-64256683290469694782008-08-17T17:54:00.000-07:002008-08-17T17:54:00.000-07:00oh Molly, I so remember my kids first day of "scho...oh Molly, I so remember my kids first day of "school". How are you doing now that it's been a few days? I love how you referenced the fact that homeschooling is their decision, not ours, and yes, I think that is what John Holt meant. Love that man. Congratulations on a new chapter in your family's life.owen,tania,caleb,thaddeus, gideon,hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314724130333840986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-30803911356700200282008-08-15T21:40:00.000-07:002008-08-15T21:40:00.000-07:00Your comment about waiting for the missing pieces ...Your comment about waiting for the missing pieces of your heart made me cry. You captured what we all feel. <BR/><BR/>You are giving them the chance to see what is out there and even if they spend time at school, they learn the most from you. <BR/><BR/>Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-24591281446224070682008-08-15T18:38:00.000-07:002008-08-15T18:38:00.000-07:00"what will you do with all your free time?" I hat..."what will you do with all your free time?" I hate that question; it always makes me feel like such a looser because in all my life, I've never felt like I have "free time." If something gets off my to do list, it just makes room for the 5,000,000,000 things that didn't make it to the to do list due to time restraints! IT's similar to the "time for myself" issue... if I am living the life of my choosing, isn't it all "time for myself." Doesn't making the pies and making the bed the way I like it spend my time my way?<BR/>UGH! I suspect you won't have a bit of a problem spending all your "free time." Even if you are spending it on "yourself" by making pies, making beds, repurposing, knitting, and all that other stuff you do--for yourself!<BR/>AND OH! did I forget to congratulate you on being selfless enough to let the kids wade out into the waters of "the real world" when you know the hazards?<BR/>Congratulations!... I know it is hard, very-very hard.Auntie G-mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066917775608558279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-49515782492898342892008-08-15T04:45:00.000-07:002008-08-15T04:45:00.000-07:00oh molly , i'm crying with you! i'm in a schooling...oh molly , i'm crying with you! i'm in a schooling predicament now myself and have no idea what to do !!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633382707334829822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-50295093306152195362008-08-14T20:23:00.000-07:002008-08-14T20:23:00.000-07:00I'm thinking of you, too, Molly. I understand tha...I'm thinking of you, too, Molly. I understand that being alone feeling. Please don't hesitate to reach out to any one of us who has commented here. It's a big step for them AND you. Be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-67156822401878415142008-08-14T18:58:00.000-07:002008-08-14T18:58:00.000-07:00I applaud your willingness to allow your children ...I applaud your willingness to allow your children to explore outside of the comfort zone. <BR/><BR/>I hope you're right and that they will come back, full circle and realize that the grass on their side was actually greener ;).<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your quiet time.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-29063913350680925112008-08-14T16:08:00.000-07:002008-08-14T16:08:00.000-07:00This parenting gig, isn't as easy as they billed i...This parenting gig, isn't as easy as they billed it is it? Here's to new experiences for us and them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-78439240051564804392008-08-14T15:28:00.000-07:002008-08-14T15:28:00.000-07:00wow! big news! best wishes to all of you!wow! big news! best wishes to all of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-44395671417764377032008-08-14T15:08:00.000-07:002008-08-14T15:08:00.000-07:00Now that H. is almost 2 we've been letting it seep...Now that H. is almost 2 we've been letting it seep out to the rest of our family that we intend to homeschool. <BR/>And we are getting the question of "how long do we plan to homeschool?", too. My answer is, "as long as possible".<BR/>Like you, I have made the decision early on to let H. (and his soon to be here sibling) decide if and when they go to a 'real' school. <BR/>I know this can't have been easy for you, but by letting them make this choice and follow through with it you have given them so much. I bet it wasn't an easy decision for them either.<BR/>I'm proud of all of you.gonzomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339049589778173408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-42597289735536201872008-08-14T12:05:00.000-07:002008-08-14T12:05:00.000-07:00Thank you for this...it's so hard isn't it? My old...Thank you for this...it's so hard isn't it? My oldest is only 3.5 but I'm already having the internal debate about what to do when Kindergarten approaches. I want to homeschool but I think she would prefer to go to public school being the social butterfly that she is. We're going to at least homeschool during these preschool years to see how it goes (and to give her something to reference public school by if she does start). I hope it all goes well for you and your little ones. Take care!Our Side of the Mountainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865862179253732814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-80398935892771049572008-08-14T08:17:00.000-07:002008-08-14T08:17:00.000-07:00Made me tear up Molly. Very well written. Change...Made me tear up Molly. Very well written. Change is good and inevitable. Good luck to all of you and I look forward to hearing all kinds of new adventures. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your clean couch!John and Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008538395797381001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-68956353282794216992008-08-14T07:56:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:56:00.000-07:00This is a great post in so many ways. I loved read...This is a great post in so many ways. I loved reading it, keep the experiences coming :)<BR/><BR/>http://homelyanimal.blogspot.comThe Homely Animalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599304407801714014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-9488252503392877492008-08-14T07:35:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:35:00.000-07:00yikes. we're kind-of going through the same thing....yikes. we're kind-of going through the same thing. we start 1st grade on monday...and kaden's asking when he can go to real school...ummmmmm...<BR/>follow their lead...i know...so hard to do...<BR/>you're in my thoughts, friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-60282527687319052482008-08-14T07:18:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:18:00.000-07:00Oh what a sweet post. And what a wonderful mommy ...Oh what a sweet post. And what a wonderful mommy for listening to your babes and letting go. I think that's the hardest part, letting go. Sniff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-69910646438549078842008-08-14T06:49:00.000-07:002008-08-14T06:49:00.000-07:00Oh, poor sweet you! I think it's absolutely wonde...Oh, poor sweet you! I think it's absolutely wonderful that you have the faith in them to trust the path they chose. If you weren't doing your job so well, they would never have the confidence to leave the nest! Hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-65492512774430512182008-08-14T06:39:00.000-07:002008-08-14T06:39:00.000-07:00p.s. what's up with that 'how long are you going t...p.s. what's up with that 'how long are you going to homeschool' question? i get that a lot. i should just ask 'how long are your children going to be in public school?' and for the record - our long-range plan is online college courses and/or the community college for high school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-53172777680034682892008-08-14T06:38:00.000-07:002008-08-14T06:38:00.000-07:00wow. that could NOT have been an easy decision. ...wow. that could NOT have been an easy decision. but i admire you for following their lead. i homeschool my oldest, but my middle is in kindy in public school (and i'm hoping to have him home next year). every morning we walk him to school, and i'm struck by how odd it probably looks to walk back with my 8yo instead of leaving her there - and how odd it is for HER to walk by a lot of her friends on the way there and back. but the closest we've gotten is "sometimes i wonder what it would be like to go there." whew! she knows she has more free time and more reading time - so i think we're okay...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-66136034576550201822008-08-14T04:33:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:33:00.000-07:00Congratulations to you for really listening and do...Congratulations to you for really listening and doing what your kids need most. Even if it hurts you. That is inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-70633780456005021702008-08-13T21:49:00.000-07:002008-08-13T21:49:00.000-07:00The freedom you've grabbed hold of is inspiring! ...The freedom you've grabbed hold of is inspiring! No matter your choice of schooling methods, what's so beautiful is that you're not a legalistic slave to any one of them. Taking each season, each child, each heart into consideration, seeking wisdom and love for the moment - I can't think of a better way to live! That's what Jesus did too.TAMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527178643735158000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-57200992120240286652008-08-13T21:37:00.000-07:002008-08-13T21:37:00.000-07:00Oh goodness! Oh my!!!Big hugs to you Molly. What ...Oh goodness! Oh my!!!<BR/>Big hugs to you Molly. What an amazing mama you are to let them truly lead the way. <BR/>I'm just impressed all to pieces. <BR/>I hope their day was full of smiles and fun, and I hope too that 3:00 came quickly!Blue Yonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350208923959954950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-71885103832151831032008-08-13T17:59:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:59:00.000-07:00awww."waiting for the missing pieces of my heart t...awww.<BR/><BR/>"waiting for the missing pieces of my heart to step off the school bus."<BR/><BR/>awww.<BR/>...<BR/>oh wait i read what your Dad said... it makes even more sense, the love.kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970645614746990692noreply@blogger.com