So the homeschooling is going much better now that I've had my breakdown and decided to take a deep breath.
Its quite interesting that when the schooling rested on my shoulders for the first time (without the help of teachers of course, we know its always been our responsibility as parents) I went back to the traditional methods I was taught with and that I tried so hard to get away from, going into the Montessori world. Crazy!
Now that the boys and I have had a sit down, had a nice chat about what they enjoyed at school, and what I could replicate to a degree, we're actually doing pretty well. We had a visit from the Home Schooling Moderator today and she was pleased that we were organised and ready for this new adventure. So that's reassuring - always good to know you're on track. I have to back off apparently, "me? overthinking it all? Expecting too much? Never!"
The boys are much happier and when we're on the road it will be much more exciting for them.
On the packing side of things, I've started putting things in the caravan so that I don't have too many piles around the house (it isn't big enough for piles). There's a bit of juggling going on, as I seem to need the item as soon as I've decided it can go to the caravan, I suppose I'll have to look at it as another room to the house.
I really shouldn't have put the extra champagne glass in the caravan though, its a bit strange offering someone a glass of wine then putting your shoes on, grabbing the keys and disappearing out the front door.
"hmm, maybe I should have said No?" Annette said to herself
On a positive note, I did come back before she felt the need to leave. She really does put up with a lot from me ;-)
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