Finally, finally in August I passed my driving test-third time. I was just about to give up, as it is so nerve wracking sitting in the waiting room. However, my nerves dissipated, and I actually ended up enjoying the end part of the test.
More exams in May; a couple of disappointments and some excellent grades in Physics, and Chemistry. My reflection? I think it is crazy that the C boundary for English and Maths is so much higher than GCSE 60% for a C, but the GCSE'S require 40% in some cases. I don't think exams measure accurately a child's capabilities, for example if a child is more hands on, or not great at the exam part. There is little give, as it is 100% exam, and no coursework.
Back to learning now, and really concentrating on the basics.
Home education is not for the faint hearted. Having children isn't for the faint hearted! Just at the weekend I managed to lose our ten year old on the beach for a whole 20 minutes. Can I say my heart stopped for that time? Just when I was thinking dramas were related to my adult children!
Eldest son managed to wreck his car in a smash this week, but thankfully unscathed. That is just one drama; there is always something happening. No joke that my life IS a living soap opera. Who on earth needs to watch more drama??
So, three in work, one in college, and six left to be home educated. Seeing the end of the tunnel, but grasping to reach it! The men in white coats are tempting me, but hey still here, still sort of sane.....ish.
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