Starting School?

Our trip is nearing its sad end. We will head home tomorrow afternoon. My escape from reality is over and the harsh real world awaits me back home.

Once we get home we have a week till most public schools start around us. I've been thinking again on how I need to get back into a routine. My days need to again have goals and focus.

I am beginning to make some lesson plans for Calan. But how do I really teach my 2-year-old who has the focus of a gnat?

The fact is I can only do so much. I will continue to plan short lessons that hopefully he gains something out of. I do not have a teaching background, but I do know my son, so I will try to focus things around things that he is interested in.

It is going to be a shock to his system for sure. Our summer has been full of activities and relaxation. There has been little structure and our routine has been non-existent. That has been totally my fault and laziness.

I need to do better. Maisie and Calan deserve better.

My children deserve an engaging mother who helps them to learn about the world around them.

My children are by no means "behind," but I know that I can be doing more. I want to do more.

I am just famous for sticking with anything for 3 weeks and then giving up. I need to stay consistent. I need to stay on top. I am hoping to use this blog as a little accountability by sharing with you my lesson plans for each week.

I am hoping that Calan and Maisie will actually get something out of it.

I am hoping a lot of things, but the reality is that with a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, you get what you get and all I can do is try.

I am getting geeked about it though. I have our first two weeks planned. I am excited to see what works and what doesn't. I am excited to see if I can actually teach them something.

I am a mom with lots of good intentions, but little follow through. I am praying that my inconsistency stays at bay and my children and I have fun.

So one week till school starts for us. Will I pass or fail?

How do you teach your toddlers? What advice do you have for this novice teacher-wanna-be?