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Rough Days Teaching

Sometimes you just have a bad day and need to vent. Why, because teaching your kids is hard. Nobody said it would be easy and I took on the challenge. Being a mom and a teacher is so stressful and then it affects how you are as a wife. As the school year goes on it seems to be getting rougher rather than better. Jake need needs me at his side keeping him on track.  Luke is a new student for me and I struggle so much. Most of the struggle comes from having both boys together. They distract each other, annoy each other, and fight. It gets very old and is such a challenge. I cannot really separate them because they both need me watching over them. Luke does not like getting into trouble and many days there are tears. I really wanted him to stay in the public school system in 2nd and 3rd grade, but Mark insisted we start homeschool with him. I have been tempted to send him back next year. I wonder if he does better there than he does for me. He does great school work, he is smart, remembers, and is learning without a doubt. However it is the attitude and behavior that is really going downhill. I take it personal. Jayden is independent and I cannot give her the attention she needs for school. Thankfully she is a great student, but I feel guilty.  I know that I need to have more patience and get upset less. I pray everyday and I start the morning with a great attitude and try to stay positive. Some days, it is so hard.

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