So it is working…..
The children are all moving along with the basics: reading, writing, math. We are moving into deeper science exploration, not just the Burgess Books and they are loving that. What I am most pleased with is how they are moving along with ideas. One of the MAIN things I wanted to do was make sure our kids got the “connections” between things. When you feed them rich and noble things to think about, they do that…you know…make connections. I will tell you a connections story tomorrow, I just need to figure out a picture to go with it, which is a fun stretch for me. I am seeing tons of little fruit in that area, and they are getting it in relationship to our faith in Jesus and how it all works with the world. It is amazing and fascinating to see all at once. Really, if you are at all thinking about homeschooling, look into it, check out what we use. (We love it and it is awesome) Pray and ask God to show you what is best for you kids. I promise you, you can do it. You can take being home with them all day. It isn’t as hard as you believe it will be. Okay let’s be honest, there are hard days, but let’s be real, there are hard days with whatever you choose to do. I just wanted to send a little cyber encouragment out there because I know so many Moms think about it and then think they NEVER could pull it off. In fact if I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I would be rich.
So I have to tell you a story. This morning at 6:30 I walked in the door from my run and our youngest (4) walked downstairs and sat on the couch and said, “Mom, I don’t know how to read yet, you need to teach me.” I said, “Sure bud, I am happy to teach you.” (All I can think is give me a minute bud, I am hot and sweaty, and it is still dark out, do we have to do school right away, the whole house is asleep. This goes along with him wanting to know everything right now, phonics, writing, math. He really wants to start to sit and learn with the big kids, and do it NOW.) “Will you read me Jax’s Christmas book?” Sure…and I am still thinking it is the Christmas I Spy book we got at the library. As I sit down he takes out the beautiful leather bound copy of “Treasure Island” that Jackson got as a Christmas present. I started reading it out loud to Jackson last night as the “littles” sat on the floor and played checkers with their Daddy. I thought they were not listening. NEVER assume they are not listening. I didn’t really believe he wanted another chapter in that book until he narrated perfectly, and in precise detail the chapter I had read the evening before. I was a little stunned, and then chuckled out loud and started reading. Well cuz that is just how wez roll around he-ah!
So, you see, it is working. It is fun, they are well adjusted and socially in touch with other kids their age and hungry for deeper things of God and life. This is sooooo fun. Truly fun on so many levels. I am not nuts. I heard right when God said stay home. I swallowed my fear and said “Yes Lord!”. I think I can….I think I can….. Just like the little engine that could.
Blessings to all those being obedient today~
