why i should homeschool
Yesterday was a snow day and kept the girls home all day. I didn’t really have anything planned and was almost tempted to just stay in p.j.s all day, but I motivated myself to get dressed and go to the gym. Besides, it gave the girls a couple of hours of activity and joy at the indoor play area. Driving back and forth was not fun though. In the afternoon was swim lessons, and I kind of hoped it was cancelled because it had been snowing non-stop all day. Again, I got us all packed up and headed out into the fluffy world and took the girls swimming. It seems odd to think of swimming when it’s so cold and snowy outside.
Then today Annie only had a half day at school. She came home and immediately wanted to go outside to play in the snow. I was all for that, but it was lunchtime. I gave into her as she decided to stay in her gear and eat a quick lunch. Mimi ate quickly, too, so that she could follow her sister outside.
After all this time away from school I ask myself why I don’t just homeschool these girls. I can’t imagine much is being taught to Annie with the numerous sick, snow, and half days away from school. I’m just sayin’.
February 10th, 20109:44 pm at
I think you and Mike would do a great job of homeschooling. When Mike takes you all to live on his utopian compound, you’ll pretty much HAVE to homeschool.
February 11th, 201012:38 am at
I’m currently reading a really great book about home schooling! Love the idea just don’t think I could pull it off. I think you could though!
February 11th, 20101:15 pm at
You already know I’m rooting for your family to join the homeschooling club
It’s really a lot of fun. There are challenging days, don’t get me wrong, but it’s so worth it. I felt the same when Cole was at school, learning so chopped up. It was hard to walk away from the “norm” but I’m so glad we did. After pulling him out we have been able to cover so much in the last few years in far less time. Vacations when you want, more free time for the girls to explore their interests outside of the books, more time as a family – we have found homeschooling to be producing well-rounded individuals. The best part is that Annie (& Mimi) can finish all their work in a few hours (it takes Nikki about 3 hours for Grade 1 and Cole 4 hours for grade 4) each morning and then the girls can just be kids – which is really so important for them, everyone needs downtime. You would be so great homeschooling! Best of luck to you in your decision making – we’ll be praying for you 
February 12th, 20101:52 pm at
I’m in the middle of trying to figure out school options for John around here. There’s a charter school we’re looking into, and I know what you’re saying about home schooling. I’ll be interested to see what you decide…good luck!
February 12th, 20104:48 pm at
Thanks everyone, for all the comments and helpful resources. Erin, I know how you feel and am getting closer each day. Thanks for thinking of our family in your prayers.
Katelin, good luck with getting John started up at school. I think the first couple of years are fine in the public school system, depending on where you live. I’m sure Lakeville has a great school district. We’re going to wait until at least SD to make any decisions. I want to see how their school districts rate first.
February 22nd, 20102:19 am at
I don’t know if I told you this but I started home schooling Caroline in 2008. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!! We joined a home school group and we go and hang out with them twice a week. Caroline doesn’t miss public school at all and is learning so much. One other perk is that we can pick up and go out of town whenever we want on our field trips. I say GO FOR IT!!! I think you will really like it once you get started.