tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32588283.post2710038954918859902..comments2023-09-15T11:23:50.345-05:00Comments on I shouldn't be doin' this...: The RundownGlendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707408587652111070noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32588283.post-7680078983231794452009-10-06T08:28:56.471-05:002009-10-06T08:28:56.471-05:00Ewe- you're right, I think she will learn more...Ewe- you're right, I think she will learn more and practice more (at least she better! lol) Oh and don't worry about getting to my point, when you do, you'll find that somehow it all works out.<br /><br />Karen, why is it that it does keep getting more hectic? I guess it gives us something to do huh? Oh and they do enjoy playing duets although generally the oldest will play the piano while the flute player plays.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707408587652111070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32588283.post-11330086008303805162009-10-05T14:21:38.895-05:002009-10-05T14:21:38.895-05:00It's so hard to pick activities for all the ki...It's so hard to pick activities for all the kids. Every year it seems I struggle with a schedule that is too busy. This year seems particularly hectic. I love your solution for private flute lessons. She will get much more instruction with a private lesson than with a group band lesson. You may want to have her play some duets with your violin playing daughter so they still get the experience of playing in groups.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171063087193671797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32588283.post-81501323581954979872009-10-05T12:29:46.098-05:002009-10-05T12:29:46.098-05:00When I was in 7th and 8th grade, I just took priva...When I was in 7th and 8th grade, I just took private lessons once a week for the same reasons you mentioned, instead of band. I think I was much more prepared for high school band than the ones that "wasted" their time in junior high band-for some of the same reasons as you mentioned-they were doing all the homecoming activities etc. Plus, I think I practiced more on my own.<br />It's all tough decisions. I don't think most people understand this part of homeschooling. Thankfully we only have one activity a week right now that all 3 boys do together. I dread the time that we get to a point like you. We live far from everything so it may mean 1 1/2 hour drive for some activities as they get older.Ewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049392222474704158noreply@blogger.com