Wobbling to class

"6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

As I watched the cool babies scurry to class this morning [we make it to school right on time-not a minute before or after] I realized that I may miss the baby's wobble to class...it is so extremely cute! It's that walk/run that kids have that says "I have not a care in the world." 

Her teacher stands at the door and waves her in so, I figure that I could recreate this moment in our homeschool....send everybody outside to run back in as I wave from the door! Ha! 

We allowed the cool kids to choose whether they wanted to begin homeschooling now or next school term and the consensus has been next school term which Is ok since cool kid #1 is in the 5th grade.....wouldn't want him to miss those awesome end of the year parties :-)

Preparations are going smoothly. I got my  teacher's planner from scholastic in the mail yesterday. I am pretty positive that we're going to start with an eclectic style, i got another book case for $15- talk about exciting news! Lastly, I have almost all of the material that I need. I found an awesome globe that I have on a big wish list on cool dad's desk! Now, I'm looking for a curriculum to use...there are sooooooo many to choose from!

Happy New Year!

"I am the good Shepard. The good Shepard lays down his life for the sheep" John 10:11

It's been about 5 years since my last post...time flies! So much has happened over these past few years. After homeschooling for a year, I decided to let my children go to public elementary school because of insecurities on my part. They were only around peers at church & sports, was that enough "socialization"? were they learning as much as they would in school? Etc.

I remember praying around this time that God would allow us to become missionaries abroad & receiving a word that my children are my mission. Hmm. What does that mean? Ironically, my pastor preached a sermon shortly after on how for many of us, our mission work is in our homes, communities, or our Jobs. 

The school was good. It had christian programs that reinforced what they were receiving at home & at church, a mothers prayer group, etc. I was content, but would still have an occasional urge to go back to homeschooling....I guess home really is where the heart is!

<<< fast forward to now>>>

We moved & and I think that I finally understand that word/message from a few years ago! My children are my mission & now more than ever I see the need for them to learn in a non-traditional setting. 

Do I have any regrets about stopping my children's home education? No. I believe that everything happens for a reason & in that time I've learned a lot, created bonds with people that have become my biggest supporters & others who have been homeschooling forever, & most importantly I've grown in my faith enough to say, "Lord, you're in the lead" and truly mean it! These entries will be a journal of my family's transition back into homeschooling. May they be encouragement to others!