Wow! - I can't believe it is June already! Where did May go? I think the older I get, the faster time goes. Sometimes we get so busy it is hard to slow down and enjoy every moment. But I sure do NEED to slow down and enjoy them. If I don't, they will be gone. So many times people act like I am absolutely crazy to be homeschooling my children. I frenquently hear phrases like, " I would go crazy!", "I don't have the patience for that.", or "I couldn't stand to be cooped up with my kids 24/7!" I truly do not understand this. I feel like if I am not there every moment with my children I might miss something! Actually my husband and I do try to go out once or twice a month by ourselves if we can arrange it. But, for the most part, our kids are just with us and I don't think they belong anywhere else. I mean, the Lord gave them to us.

Recently my son was invited to a friend's house for an overnight camp-out. As soon as I got off the phone he said," Mom you're gonna have to call them back and tell them I just can't stay the night there. I mean, I don't even really know them." Now, we actually have known these people for about 2&½ years and usually get together with them about once per week. But, I think because of our close family relationship, it means something entirely different to my son to say that he really knows someone. This child sometimes has a hard time staying with his grandparents even though he really wants to. And that is perfectly fine with me. We sure don't have as much money as most people opperate on these days but, God has blessed us abundantly for following His will. I am so thankful for the opportunity to homeschool my children! - Thay are worth it!