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Homeschool Ideas & Tips >
Homeschool Ideas & Tips Newsletter May, 2004
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*** Hello from Charmaine ***
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Dearest Reader,
Thank you, so much, for all of your thoughts and prayers
for my first exhibitor’s booth at the MACHE Conference.
Everything went splendidly. If you’d like to see pictures
of my booth go to my website and click on “Pics of
Conference Booth”. www.victorycoaching.citymax.com
(Thanks to many of your suggestions, it looked smashing by
the way!)
In honor of Mother’s Day, I would like to dedicate this
month’s Ideas & Tips section to all of you wonderful
homeschool moms who devote your lives to teach and train
the children that God has blessed you with. You are my
heroes!
Blessings on your day,
Charmaine
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In this issue:
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1. Ideas: A tribute to you, the Mom
2. Tips: Real Mothers
3. What's New?
4. About Charmaine
5. Testimonial
6. Quote of the Month
7. Funny of the Month
8. The Small Print
9. In Our Next Issue
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*** Ideas ***
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I must admit that I’m having a hard time writing this
month’s article. Because Mother’s Day is in May, I wanted
to honor you as moms and encourage you as well. But how do
I do that without sounding trite or using all the common
clichés? As I pondered this, what came to mind is the
following...and here is why I respect and honor you so
much:
* You slug it out, year by year, in spite of the fact that
there are many days you want to give up.
* You live with big messes in your home (which drives some
of you nuts!) because kids and books and papers and pencils
just don’t want to fall neatly into place by themselves.
But you put up with it because it’s worth it to have the
children learning at home.
* You spend countless hours in research and study, asking
questions and going to conferences to find the best
curriculum for your darlings.
* You give up the peace and quiet that could be yours if
you sent the kiddos off on the bus every morning.
* You agonize over your choices and sometimes you know you
must choose to send one or all back to school, at least for
the time being. But homeschooling is still your heart.
* You give of yourself to your homeschooling community and
help new homeschoolers get started.
* You cook, clean, do laundry, answer the phone, care for
your husbands, walk the dog, make a meal for a neighbor,
drive the kids everywhere, nurse the sick, practice
hospitality, watch other people’s kids, change diapers -
all while wearing the hat of primary teacher as well.
* You struggle with uncertainty, high expectations,
exhaustion, fear and self doubt yet you press on toward the
goal and the high calling.
* You lose your temper, yet you apologize. You get
discouraged, yet you go on. You are disorganized, yet you
make constant attempts at organization. You threaten to
send them all to school, yet you love them too much to
really do it.
* You do so much more than the ‘average mom’ yet you don’t
even realize it because it’s all part of your lifestyle and
normal routine.
* You love your children more than you love yourself and
that’s why you do all the things you do for them - day in
and day out.
* You do all this (and much more) in spite of the fact that
the world tells you you’re crazy and that what you really
need to do is serve yourself.
And as I talk with many of you in our coaching sessions,
you inspire me. You inspire me to press on myself and to
quit complaining. You inspire me to be grateful for the
wonderful blessings that God has given me in these children
and in this choice to homeschool them. As you struggle to
meet the challenges of your homeschool lifestyle, you
encourage me to face, head on, my own challenges. You are
my heroes - every single one of you – and in this month
that we honor mothers, I truly honor, respect and love all
of you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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*** Tips ***
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Real Mothers Don't Eat Quiche
*Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
they don't have time to make it.
*Real Mothers know
that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.
*Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
filthy ovens and happy kids.
*Real Mothers know that dried play dough
doesn't come out of shag carpets.
*Real Mothers don't want to know
what the vacuum just sucked up.
*Real Mothers sometimes ask "why me?"
and get their answer when a little
voice says: "because I love you best".
*Real Mothers know that a child's growth
is not measured by height or years or
grade . . .it is marked by the progression
of Mama to Mommy to Mom.
Author Unknown
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What's New?
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I would like to extend my MACHE Conference Special to all
of you as well.
Here’s the deal:
Sign up for 3 months of coaching and receive a 4th month
fr*ee!
Summer is a great time to gather your thoughts, make plans,
and get some things in place for next fall. Email or call
today for a free sample telephone coaching session. If you
find the sample session helpful and want to continue with
coaching, just mention this Conference Special and receive
a 4th month of coaching for fr*ee.
Charmaine@victorycoaching.citymax.com
715-635-8609
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*** About Charmaine ***
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Charmaine Wistad has successfully homeschooled her own two
children from pre-school through high school. Now she is
turning her attention toward helping other homeschool moms.
Through personal coaching, Charmaine helps homeschooling
moms thrive...not just survive!
You are invited to try a complimentary no-obligation
telephone coaching session. You'll be pleasantly surprised
at how much can be accomplished in just one session!
Simply send an email to:
Charmaine@victorycoaching.citymax.com and ask for a
Fr*ee Sample Coaching Session.
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*** Testimonial ***
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I have to brag on Charmaine of
www.victorycoaching.citymax.com
I had one of her free coaching sessions and she helped me
see an area where I was procrastinating and helped me get
on task! She asked questions I never thought of.
THANKS CHARMAINE!
Kay Green,
Banks, Oregon
My Preciouskid.com
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*** Quote of the Month ***
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”My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I
am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life
to the moral, intellectual and physical education I
received from her.”
- George Washington -
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*** Funny of the Month ***
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If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two
hands ?
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***The Small Print ***
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If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it to
everyone you know!!! Thanks!
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not receive your reply. Instead, send your comments and
ideas for future issues to:
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Homeschooling Ideas and Tips Copyright 2004,
Victory Coaching
www.victorycoaching.citymax.com
All rights in all media reserved.
The content of Homeschooling Ideas and Tips
may be forwarded in full without special permission
provided it is used for nonprofit purposes and full
attribution and copyright notice are given. For other
purposes, please contact:
Charmaine Wistad
P.O. Box 343
Spooner, WI 54801
Charmaine@victorycoaching.citymax.com
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*** In Our Next Issue ***
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Unrealistic Expectations
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