The other day, I almost said, "Oh, we haven't studied that in school yet."  What stopped me was that whooshing, time-travel-ish feeling that I was in junior high again.  That's how it would have sounded, had I said it. 

A lady in church was speaking about a program she had seen on the History channel.  I believe she was speaking about ancient Greece or something.  She asked me a question.  It was flattering to think she would think I would know about such things.  I didn't.  If I have ever studied about that in my own schooling, I certainly don't remember.  My next thought was that Sam and I would go over that when he starts History of the World in about a year.

Is it shameful to admit that one reason you love homeschooling is because you, the teacher, love to learn?  Of course we do it for our kids.  We love them and want the best for them.  We love being at home and learning as a family. But I selfishly admit that I can't wait for the next thing to teach because it will be the next thing for me to learn!

I am one of those people who paradoxically have a large thirst for knowledge, yet was a terrible student.  Maybe it was the ADD I was surprised to learn I have, while trying to learn about my sons' challenges.  It runs in the family, from both parents.

I guess it doesn't matter that I love learning while I teach.  It keeps this old mom pumped up instead of getting worn out so quickly.  Is summer over yet?

Posted by Kristi

I am the same way!! I love teaching because I am learning beside Jesse. It's great to read your blog! Keep us posted about life as a homeschooling preacher's wife!!