Workbox Wednesday

Well, after much consideration, I've decided to take a little break from workboxes. They are still working great for us and the kids still love doing them, but the prep work they involve for me was getting a little overwhelming. I was struggling every day to get things prepared in time and the boxes were not as good as I'd like them to be. If I am going to do this, I want to do it right. So for the next couple weeks, I am going to focus on more one on one time with each child and try to get caught up a bit. The area downstairs where I keep all my supplies is a complete MESS so that will take some time to organize too. We've been doing just lessons this week and the kids are doing great. I have a few games and craft projects I want to do, so it won't be all work and no play. (:

It's actually a relief to "let myself off the hook" on this for a while. I have been feeling guilty that I am just throwing things in their boxes and then patting myself on the back just because I did them. That is not how I want it to be. I want to take the time to have thoughtful lessons and activities and actually be ahead of the game in my planning and not doing everything the night before or worse (as has been the case), 15 mins before. I know I am not perfect so it's okay to back off and regroup. I was just feeling like even though we do the boxes, we really weren't accomplishing more than just their lessons anyway. So instead of stressing out over filling a few extra boxes, I am giving myself a break! I am still totally excited and LOVE the idea of workboxes so I know I will get back them and soon! I just need a few catch up days (or weeks)! (: