Homeschooling~The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Let's be honest. There are ugly days and even weeks in the homeschool. So here it is.

Our first semester, is done. We are 1/3 of the way through our school year!!! I have enjoyed this year, but the last two weeks I've been overcome AGAIN, by hopelessness in teaching the twins. Learning is slow and hard, more so for my daughter. I want to know how to teach her so that she can learn. So the last two weeks I've been really researching how to help them grow in every area. I have talked to tons of people and the consensus is just wait and be patient they will catch up. A few people who know them the closest have suggested that they should be evaluated, which I agree with and am currently in the process of doing.

I am also tweaking the second semester a little for everyone.

The rational side of my brain tells me their young and it's ok, they're immature and that's ok, they're fun-loving, obedient, creative, sweet, and compassionate. They learn at their own pace and it's ok that's why you homeschool, right?

The irrational side of my brain fights the notion that something is "wrong" with them. Feeling condemned and judged that they're the only kids in Sunday-school that can't read. Insecure that people blame me, after all I'm not a "teacher"; blame my curriculum, blame my socioeconomic status, etc. etc. etc. So more times that not, I'm riddled with guilt and fear. I feel caught off guard, so I'm trying to do all this research so I can understand them and help them all the while trying not to give up...because it's very hard and exhausting.

I'm currently reading:
Homeschooling the Child with ADD(or other special needs)

Different learners : identifying, preventing, and treating your child's learning problems

Right now both of these books are very good and very encouraging.

These are a few other books I have from the library to read:

The learning disabilities trap : how to save your child from the perils of special education

The mislabeled child : how understanding your child's unique learning style can open the door to success / Brock Eide and Fernette Eide.

Learning disabilities, A to Z : a complete guide to learning disabilities from preschool to adulthood / Corinne Smith, Lisa Strick.

Turnabout children : overcoming dyslexia and other learning disabilities / Mary MacCracken.