Home School

Ever since I became a stay at home mom, and L started 7th grade, I have toyed with the idea of homeschooling. But, L was at an age where he didn't want to do it and have to leave his friends, and Wonderful Husband was not a fan. I went back to the idea several times over L's middle school and high school years, but still came up against the same two brick walls. Well, The Gals are now in 2nd grade, and the idea has come up again. Only this time, Wonderful Husband's heart has softened, and he is in agreement. So, in the fall, I will be homeschooling The Gals. I have hesitated putting that information in my blog because it makes it more real, somehow, when you put it down in writing. I admit I am scared and excited about it all at the same time. I know there are those people out there who will say that I can't protect my kids forever, or they will wonder how my girls will meet people, or they will think it is just plain weird for me to pull them out of a "good" school system. Ya know, I don't see anything wrong in protecting my kids. And, homeschooling has grown so much in our area that we could be with a different bunch of kids every day doing things. And, I don't consider it weird at all. In fact, I think it is probably one of the most important things I will ever do.


I don't think for a second it will be easy. I don't think there won't be bumps in the road where I am wondering what I was ever thinking in doing this. I mean, I have gotten used to having my days to myself. But, it is bigger than that.


So, now I have put it in the blog. And, we have told The Gals. And, we will spend our days researching curriculum. And, I will be praying for wisdom, creativity and PATIENCE.


The MOPS theme this year has been all about Adventures in Mothering. This is going to be one big adventure that I am really looking forward to.