7 Reasons Why I Love Homeschool

It's been almost a full year since I have started homeschooling. It's been over a year since I wanted to homeschool. Yes, I still have days where I want to pull my hair out. Ha! But more often then not, I have days that are great.

I recently started thinking about how homeschooling was whenI first started with Aiden and now. I remember mine and Aiden's frustration and my lack of patience. Now, my patience has grown (thank the Lord) and Aiden and I have come into an understanding of each other's role when "school" starts.

These are the 7 reasons why I love homeschool:

• I love my kids, no one will do more right by them than me. 
• I can delve further into a subject because one of my children are interested in it more. I take Aiden to a science center just about every week for him to go to a class and learn all things science with other homeschool kids.
• We can do school work in the car, outside, at the park ...ANYWHERE! That freedom is liberating.
• If we need a break, we TAKE it. 
• No more meaningless school days. Everyday we accomplish something or build upon what we have been working on.
• I am closer to my children. I am soaking up this time with them, because I know it won't last forever. 
• Our family as a unit has grown closer. When my husband is home he gets to be with them all of the time, so his time home is better. Our family is better. 

Today, for instance, Aiden wanted to do his school in his room. As long as he was of good attitude and getting his work done, I was all for it. 

This is Aiden catching me taking a picture of him. Haha. I love that boy. 

So, there you have it. These are my top seven reasons why I love homeschooling my children. They might change. Ask me in another year... Hehe.

Have a great one,
D

Coming To An End

Reminder: I'm switching blogging sites and this is an oldie but a goodie... enjoy!

The year 2013 is coming to an end. This past year has been pretty good to me. Thank God. The past few years were quite a struggle, so I am grateful the dust has settled and the light has started shining through. I am excited about this upcoming year. I have always been hopeful for the future. I am a half glass full kind of gal. I mean, why not?

This was the first year that we bought an artificial Christmas tree, and actually, I am super pleased with it. This year Hubby was able to be home for Christmas, but he would be home just before. That means that most of December he was gone. I know all too well that a real Christmas tree will not last three weeks in my home. Listen, I have read all those posts here and there about how to keep your Christmas tree alive. I am obviously immune to the success of such endeavors. I do consider myself independent to a fault. Part of it is my own doing, and for that I am a tad sorry, kind of. Even I could not imagine myself with my six-year-old and 9 month old children going to pick out a real tree and putting it up by myself. I could already feel the cortisol running through my veins.

After talking with the family about getting an artificial Christmas tree, I needed to research. Boy did I research. I finally settled on a 7.5 foot pre-lit tree from Walmart. It was $98! I was stoked! Putting it together was a cinch. It took some time fluffing out the branches, but hey, I didn't have to hang lights on it, so I considered it an even trade. We put ribbon, ornaments, and bows on the tree while Hubby put the Christmas lights on outside.

All of this took place four days after Thanksgiving. Needless to say, as much as I love Christmas, I was glad to take it all down two days after Christmas. As I drove into our neighborhood today, Aiden noticed that many houses still had their Christmas lights up (nothing wrong with that I might add). He looked confused and said to me, "Why would they have their Christmas lights up when Christmas is over?" I thought to myself, good point. I realized at that moment that is why I was so motivated to take down the decorations so soon after Christmas. Subconsciously I was telling myself, Christmas is over its time to move on.

I look at a new year like most people, a new beginning, a rebirth, regeneration. I do not however do the resolution "thing." I used to make resolutions and not one would come true. Maybe because I procrastinate, and then forget,  but that is besides the point.

When I think of the new year I am reminded of this scripture ~ Hebrews 10:23  Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

I know good things are coming my way. Why? Because God's word says so.

May the best of your past be the worst of your future...

Always,

Dannielle  ;)