Hard Decisions

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Tears welled up as I left my little boy at the door of his first grade classroom. He was proud and excited to be there. My heart was crushed. We were supposed to homeschool this year. I’ve spent months researching philosophies and curriculum. We’ve carved out space in our house for a school room and have [...]

The “H-Word” (Part 2)

That being said, it’s February. Over half-way through this first school year. Kenneth has enjoyed Kindergarten. He loves his teacher, has found some little friends (which he lovingly calls his “mateys”). He is learning. Our first year in public school, and I really do not have any big complaints. I feel strongly that regardless of where [...]

The “H-Word” (Part 1)

photo credit I have always liked the IDEA of homeschooling. I have good friends who homeschool. My own sister homeschools. I discipled some amazing college students who were homeschooled. But, if homeschooling was brought up anytime AFTER I started having kids, you would find me in cold sweats. I could not wait for Kenneth to go to [...]