I wanted to post about how much I am enjoying homeschooling our girls! In the beginning, ie preschool, it was a notion I was not all that excited about. I was one of those naysayers that we all know. I was the one who had doubts about the social aspect and friendships and sheltering my children. I agreed to try it for a year. Then, kindergarten, it became very convenient for our lifestyle. I slowly learned that I was not so right! Homeschooling definitely does not mean that you're at home or sheltered--let me tell you!! Finally, first grade, I realized that it was the best thing for our family! Our girls are learning so much, they are social butterflies, and are well traveled :)
I have the pleasure of seeing my children everyday. I have the privilege of teaching them. I love that I am getting to know them so well:) I get to see how they learn, when they face difficulties, how they deal with that, and when they have a victory! We get to decide what we are learning about-so they love it! We get to decide when we have school. (And, it is not at 8am my friends!!!) We choose what feild trips and when! We even get to have school in our jammies and drink hot chocolate:)
In thinking about this, I don't know what it would be like to send my children out to be taught everyday and only see them for a few hours in the evening?! I don't think I'd like it.
Faith is learning and growing so quickly. She is loving the piano and flourshing in ballet! Her reading skills are great for first grade and I love to hear her sing.
Dalaina is also loving our piano. She is getting tall and learning so much! She is learning at kindergarten level and doing amazing!
Science is their favorite subject--hands down!
Anyway, it is so amazing to see the fruit of our labor! I get so excited when I catch glimpses of it:)
