For the Love of Homeschool

After my last post, which you can read here, I wanted to write down why I love to homeschool. (These are in no particular order.)

I LoVe Homeschooling because...

• It's what God has called us to do.
• I get to spend lots of time with my kids.
• I get to see the "ah-ha" moments when they get things.
• I can sleep until 7:30 or later if I'm tired.
• We can stay in our jammies all day if we want.
• I get to cuddle and kiss my kids as they work.
• I know that they are learning the truth.
• I have the most influence on my kids, not a teacher, babysitter or friends, because most of their time is spent with me.
• My kids are friends. (Most of the time.)
• We are usually done by lunch.
• We still get "nap" times!
• We can do "school" at a park, museum, zoo, or anywhere else we want to.
• We can go on "vacation" anytime we want and stay as long as we want.
• It's very flexible all around.
• I love my kids more than any instructor/teacher ever could.
• Their education can be "custom fit" to their needs, not to what the government says is "standard".
• I get to closely watch what kind of "thoughts" via music, TV, 'playground' talk is inputted into their minds.
• The closeness it brings to our family.
• Their character and who they are becoming in Christ is more important then their academics.
• We can sit and eat three meals together as a family. (Although at breakfast, I'm usually missing.)
• The kids get daily devotions with their daddy at breakfast.
• We're investing in the most important relationships on this earth.
• I taught them to read.
• They are learning to be "social" with all age groups, not just their peers.
• I get to experience hugs and "I love you" 's throughout the whole day.
• There's no evening "homework".
• I am becoming more dependent on Christ.
• I am learning more about the grace of God and how it's our only hope.

I'm sure there are many reasons that I'm missing but that's a good start.