custody, school, car and maybe more
while rob and i are going through these custody cases we are spending a lot of time thinking about how we are going to raise the children. questions like childcare, activities, food, jobs, security, bedtimes, punishments, doctors apointments and schooling come up almost daily. with, opposite to the way i just listed them, schooling being at the top of the list. this is a big concern for us. we dont really want them in binghamton unless it was mcarther but then they wouldnt be going there forever, endicott is too far, and we are just out of the vestal district. private school is not really an option money wise although, of course, i dont want them going to a catholic school and wearing uniforms anyway. i know far too much about what goes on in catholic schools to allow that. the option im leaning for is homeschool.
dont scoff. i really believe this is how im going to get my school off the ground, if possible. it would take me out of the workforce of course but i was thinking of offering homeschool to other parents with similar feelings to mine but cant afford to stay home and teach their children (or dont want to) i would charge based on income. of course, being me im already getting carried away with lesson plans and sceduals, but seriously, when we had the kids the last few weekends, we did school! i mean, weve had gym class, and math class, and science class, and music class, and dance class, and they LOVED it, i mean, it was their idea even. but it made me realize.. it is possible, and i believe i can do it.
the court cases are dragging out. its likely that we wont have them till late into next year.. which means that i would have time to get everything situated. and there in lies another problem. how? im scared to go out there and find people who would be willing to let me watch and teach their children. im not sure what the best program is, or what all i would need. im figuring it will be much like a one room school house. except it would be an apartment school house. lol. actually there is an old church for sale on the end of the block and i wish i had the money to buy it because id love to start my school there.
anyway... i also am seeing an increased need to sell my car. like... before the end of the month if possible.. i want to get the most money for it as i can, and then invest in a motor for my bike to help me on hills, nice new winter tires, a new chain, a new seat, and a nice sturdy lock for it... this scares me too. i havent gone without a car in... since highschool? im afraid it will take away my independence. but im also excited! excited to stop poluting, to stop having to pay for gas, and insurance, and maintenance, and etc etc. its the biggest expence i have by far.. besides my credit card and apartment, but think about it. saving an extra 60-120 dollars a month in gas! and 600 a year in insurance! and what... 80 a year for oil changes, not to mention countless hundreds spent on fixing it up and registering it and having the damn thing inspected! thats well over 1500 bucks every year.. it will be so much cheeper without it. im excited to start saving, and growing my bank acount. im excited to get my life under control and be able to FINALLY pay off my debts. and thats a good thing, and the more i think about it, the more i have to sell my car. its gotta happen. soon.
and as for the more: sence connie left ive been working on my homework like its my job (cuz it is) and taking care of my life (besides the pile of cloths in my room) and im about to go do a lot of cleaning (and take care of those cloths) cuz i want to have a good, productive life, i want a life my kids can be proud of. and thats what i want for them too.
dont scoff. i really believe this is how im going to get my school off the ground, if possible. it would take me out of the workforce of course but i was thinking of offering homeschool to other parents with similar feelings to mine but cant afford to stay home and teach their children (or dont want to) i would charge based on income. of course, being me im already getting carried away with lesson plans and sceduals, but seriously, when we had the kids the last few weekends, we did school! i mean, weve had gym class, and math class, and science class, and music class, and dance class, and they LOVED it, i mean, it was their idea even. but it made me realize.. it is possible, and i believe i can do it.
the court cases are dragging out. its likely that we wont have them till late into next year.. which means that i would have time to get everything situated. and there in lies another problem. how? im scared to go out there and find people who would be willing to let me watch and teach their children. im not sure what the best program is, or what all i would need. im figuring it will be much like a one room school house. except it would be an apartment school house. lol. actually there is an old church for sale on the end of the block and i wish i had the money to buy it because id love to start my school there.
anyway... i also am seeing an increased need to sell my car. like... before the end of the month if possible.. i want to get the most money for it as i can, and then invest in a motor for my bike to help me on hills, nice new winter tires, a new chain, a new seat, and a nice sturdy lock for it... this scares me too. i havent gone without a car in... since highschool? im afraid it will take away my independence. but im also excited! excited to stop poluting, to stop having to pay for gas, and insurance, and maintenance, and etc etc. its the biggest expence i have by far.. besides my credit card and apartment, but think about it. saving an extra 60-120 dollars a month in gas! and 600 a year in insurance! and what... 80 a year for oil changes, not to mention countless hundreds spent on fixing it up and registering it and having the damn thing inspected! thats well over 1500 bucks every year.. it will be so much cheeper without it. im excited to start saving, and growing my bank acount. im excited to get my life under control and be able to FINALLY pay off my debts. and thats a good thing, and the more i think about it, the more i have to sell my car. its gotta happen. soon.
and as for the more: sence connie left ive been working on my homework like its my job (cuz it is) and taking care of my life (besides the pile of cloths in my room) and im about to go do a lot of cleaning (and take care of those cloths) cuz i want to have a good, productive life, i want a life my kids can be proud of. and thats what i want for them too.