Three Teaching Me - The Countdown Has Begun

Three Teaching Me

Aug. 25, 2008

The Countdown Has Begun

Actually ~ the countdown started about two weeks ago. I've been gleefully ticking off the days since my youngest son whined one sunny afternoon, "I'm boooooooored." Naturally, I suggested he could start school early and do a little math review - an idea he readily rejected (with the look of horror on his face).

The idea made sense to *me*.

Both boys, now 12 and 14, are talking more and more about going back to public school - and this breaks my heart. At first, I didn't know how to respond. I was torn between standing firm in the decision we made two years ago to leave that rat race behind us and giving in to their yearning for the 'normal life'. There are still days I wonder if I am doing the right thing - but for now, I've decided to dig my heels in deeper and stand firm.

So - the countdown has begun. School will be in session bright and early next Tuesday morning.

From the House of Hooligans ~ 8 Days (and counting)

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We are fairly new to the home school experience (now in our third year). After too many years of fighting the system and pleading with the schools to challenge my kids, I finally took the bull by the horns and purposed to wrestle the matter firmly into my own hands. Before we set out on this adventure, I imagined all the things I would be able to teach my boys. What I never considered, but have now discovered (much to my delight), is what my boys would teach me! After just two years on the road to 'retraining our minds', we have shared a growing fulfillment that I WISH I had been smart enough (and brave enough) to experience from the beginning of their academic 'career'. As we continue on our journey, I hope our ups and downs will inspire and encourage you.