READ AND SHARE YOUR RESOLUTIONS OVER HERE.
Almost exactly 52 weeks ago, I was preparing to say “good-bye” to summer, send my kids to a new school, and hunker down on some self-improvement goals for myself. I called them “School Year’s Resolutions.”
I would never have guessed that goals set in August could fail just as readily as those declared in January. But I also couldn’t predict that the next twelve months of my life would include a Homeschool Experiment, a book deal, a move, and a new job.
Which brings us back to once again preparing to say “good-bye” to summer and sending my kids to a new school. Is there an echo in here? I guess anything worth doing is worth doing twice;)
Despite my utter and complete failure in the three brief goals I set for myself last year, I’m willing to try again. Most US schools are back in session after Labor Day. Will you join me?
I’m hosting a School Year’s RESOLUTIONS carnival Thursday, September 6, and I invite you all to join in. Just write your personal goals for the school year, link to this post so others know how to participate, and next Thursday, September 6, I’ll share my goals and invite you to share your links.
Feel free to use the banner above and tell your readers about the project. I hope you’ll join me! What a better way to commit to some goals and gain inspiration from each other?
READ AND SHARE YOUR RESOLUTIONS OVER HERE.
Works for me! For more great tips, please visit Rocks in my Dryer. This project is a part of this week’s Carnival of Family Life and Carnival of Homeschooling.
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9:53 pm
Oh boy, I’ve already blogged some early frustrations with school stuff and we’re only about 15 school days into our year! I think my #1 goal should be to keep a positive twist eh?! LOL This is a great exercise…I’ll have to give it some thought.
Hugs,
Holly
1:06 am
This is a GREAT idea! I love the different carnivals that are out there in the blogosphere - motivates me to be creative in my writing.
I’m going to work on my goals and come back.
Duckabush Blog
1:41 pm
I’m not yet on that stage, but I’d be interested to read about what you and others resolve to do.
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/
8:39 pm
I resolve to stay on task each day and have myself organized enough to be READY for school each day! Sometimes it’s just my laziness that is the difference between having a very productive day and a cruddy one. So far this school year, we’re doing well!
9:52 am
Oh, I’ve been away too long! I come to check in with you and I’m seeing “sending my kids to a new school” and I’m thinking… no, knowing I’ve meissed something so I read through the past links on homeschooling. I’m crying with you and for you! I’m so happy that you made a tough choice, even though it took your children back to a school without you. SO many parents feel like they’ve failed… but you didn’t! You’ve acknowledged your needs and the needs of your family and you have unashamedly followed through on your course.
I applaude you! I’m going to keep you on my blogroll as a homeschooler, though, cause you epitomize the “take responsibility” part of the journey!
I’ll still check in, though!
Hoping you well on this, another school day.
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2:22 am
I think this is a wonderful idea… my wheels are turning.
BTW,I gave you an award on my blog.
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School Year’s Resolutions - A Call for Bloggers
This is a call for bloggers to set some goals for the school year. A fun way to inspire each other to commit to resolutions in September, rather than January. Join in on Thursday, September 6!
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12:12 am
This is such a good idea. My kids go back tomorrow (oops today better get to bed) & I was just thinking I need to work on my original new years resolutions
I’m going to think up my goals & post them on my blog tomorrow. Great idea!
10:51 am
Oh, I’m definitely participating! I will have mine up today and send you the link!
8:34 pm
Great idea! Mine are posted:
http://placeofeasypassage.blogspot.com/2007/09/school-years-resolutions.html
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9:59 pm
Great idea! My goal is to get organized and keep better records since my son is only a year away from high school. Here’s my link to my plan of action.
http://mrsghost.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/getting-organized/
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1:10 pm
Great idea, count me in! Here’s my link: http://wheresthesun.org/2008/08/23/school-year-resolutions/