Skip to main content

Times of Doubt

Some days I wonder if my child is going to be anti-social.  Today is one of those days. At the library today they have a special play time and then a music class which has grown to be a very large group of kids about 6 and under. While the classes change all the kids go into the children's area to play. I watch the other kids run and play and interact with each other while my son chooses to sit and read books and during the structured activities he participates about half the time but he's so quiet compared to everyone else.
Then right when I start to question if I'm doing enough with him outside of the house I think of days like yesterday when we were at a friends house. There were 4 of us moms, 7 kids and 3 babies. Monkey had a blast! He loved playing with his friends. He has some great friends that he's really close with and really enjoys spending time with.
So when I start to question what I'm doing and before I start trying to plan more things into our already over crowded schedule I need to remember that Monkey is just the type of child that needs a few close friends and not a large group. I need to remember that one of the reasons I love that I'm a homemaker and homeschooling is because Monkey wouldn't do well in a typical school setting. He wouldn't be successful in a room full of other children. 
Do any other homemakers or homeschooling mama's have the same moments of doubt? How do you not give in to it?

Comments

  1. I'm a stay-at-home mother of two kids. One is 5 and the other is 1. My 5 year old is very shy and I've wondered if not getting him out and around others too much has anything to do with it. I've noticed my 1 year old is starting to be the same too. I put my son in preschool and he did well but was very shy and didn't talk much unless he was asked to answer a question. I'm not going to home school so he's off to kindergarten in a few months. I'm hoping he'll get used to being around others and lose that shyness but I've also learned that I have to embrace this personality. My husband and I were both always shy people too. Some kids are naturally very outgoing and some aren't. That's okay. I'm sure your son is fine and will be okay. When introducing him to new people tell him it's okay to talk to them and interact with them. I like having a few close friends then a whole bunch too. Sounds like your son is very smart. I wouldn't worry.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thank you so much for your comment! I'm actually reading the book "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child" by Marti Olsen Laney and it is really good so far. It really explains his personality in a way that I can understand. I actually more of an introvert myself so I know its ok to be shy but I also remember the struggles I had growing up. Actually struggles I still deal with today as God pushes me into uncomfortable roles like leading a moms group. It sounds like this book would be helpful to you too. They talk about how to help your child in experiences like school and ways to prepare them for the extroverted world.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Forgiven Hooks Giveaway!

Giveaway Time! It's Valentine's Week so let's try my very first giveaway! Getting everything in order for Monkey's birthday week next month! Hoping to have some great giveaways to share with you! Starting today enter to win the lucky little one in your life one of these adorable handmade Pom Pom Hats! Aren't my boys so cute! Monkey isn't too much into modeling for Mommy anymore but I got one good one! Also for the sweet little girl in your life enter to win one of these hand crocheted dresses. Wear over a onesie and tights for winter or just add a diaper cover for the spring and fall. The way the dress is made it will grow into many different outfits. I really need a little girl to join my family so I can enjoy all the cute options these adorable dresses offer. Forgiven Hooks  is my own handmade crochet shop on Etsy! I always offer FREE SHIPPING and CUSTOM ORDERS! I always offer quality products and in a decent amount of time. Found a pattern you like...

Holiday Traditions?

I'm so excited to be co-hosting with Melissa! I have been a long time reader & finally got around to co-hosting! I can't wait to see all of your holiday traditions & I'm sure add a few to my list too! Holiday Traditions? What are those? I'm not sure we have any set up in our family. We never really had anything that we did every year growing up either. So I'm not surprised that we haven't thought about setting anything up for our kids either. Last year we tried doing the  Three Wise Men Gifts  but I of course bought more than just 3 gifts. So what is the plan this year for holiday traditions in our house? Bass Pro Shop Winter Wonderland to visit Santa Three wise men gifts  One Santa gift plus the stocking Baking cookies at Granny & Great Popa's house Baking cookies at Grandma & Popa's house with cousins & then heading to the local fire department & police station to share with the men & women that keep us safe throug...

I'm taking the challenge!

I'm taking the challenge and I'm going to talk about the subject many people hush about! SEX!  Normally this would be completely outside my comfort zone (truthfully not sure I will post this as I'm typing) but I figure why not?!?  Being married makes it OK to talk about! We get so much from media that maybe it's about time that more people talk about the appropriated subjects of Sex!  First, let me start off by saying I did not wait until I was married. Looking back I wish I did because I have baggage, my hubby has baggage, and truthfully this subject has been the main topic of the majority of our fights for the past 5 years.  Just recently I started caring more about what I was wearing to bed just like  Mrs. T, Naturally  is talking about.  I'm sure must men would love it if their wives went to bed wearing something like this ------------------>  (I know my hubby would) however when you have little ones around (a...