Home School Day

There are three typical reactions when I tell people that we home school; "You're crazy". "Aren't you worried about "A, B and C?" "Oh I could never do that! What would I do with them all day!" I think all of those things have crossed my mind at one time or another but now that we almost have our first school year under our belts I would say I have a feel for what it looks and feels like. We like it! Jon just says..."if it ain't broken, don't fix it" or "If our kids are doing great and learning a lot...lets not change anything". He always simplifies things. I like that guy. Here are some snapshots of a typical day. After 8 months at it (with a lot of challenges thrown at us!) I am happy to report that I do not fear for my sanity 5 out of 7 days, which are still odds I can work with. I am not worried about "A, B and C" because they are likable, social, bright and vibrant kids and I don't feel like I have to do something out of the ordinary with them all day...they are happy to just do what we are naturally doing in a day anyway with a little added emphasis on "teaching moments". They are busy, love to help out whenever they can get a "job" and are endlessly fascinated with topics I couldn't pull out of a curriculum. Ben is determined to read before he is 5 and judging from his commitment to what he sets his mind to, I have no doubt he will. I am so excited to share books with him that he can read on his own. I think we have found a great fit for our family!