* of days like today, when we had a spontaneous winter picnic. That in itself is lovely. But every aspect of it adds to the delight of homeschooling: my daughter made pbj's cut into perfect triangles; my 12-year-old son pushed my 5-year-old son in the swing so we could prepare the picnic; my parents joined us, making it a three-generation spontaneous winter picnic;my kids don't think it's weird to have a picnic on a rickety table in January. They're used to stuff like that.
* of days like today, when my son had fun doing pre-algebra.
* of days like today, when my dad came to hang out and read my son's math book.
* of days like today, when my daughter gave her little brother her "squishy pillow" to sleep with because he was upset.
* of days like today, when my littlest guy said, "Can I have these pennies to send to the poor children in Africa?"
* of days like tomorrow, when we can just drop all our "regular" studies to take advantage of a wonderful wildlife program that's going on all week.
* of hundreds of yesterdays and tomorrows, filled with yellow rainboots jumping in puddles; mouths smeared with cookie dough; tears shared over sad books; lightbulbs flashing when a concept is mastered; muddy clothes and huge smiles; popcorn and movies; little prayers said; brothers and sister huddled over a game; sweet kisses on my cheek; fights over who loves Mommy most; happy yells when Daddy comes home; sweet friendships with other homeschooling families; and a million other little day-to-day treasures that might never be captured without homeschooling.
And THAT is why we homeschool.
Comments
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HSBCompanyBlog
The Carnival of Homeschooling is now posted with your entry in it!
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Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by asformeandmyhouse
You've inspired me! I think today might be a good day for a picnic!
~Kari
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maggieraye
Glad to see you at the carnival. We homeschool for alot of the same reasons. Too bad more "rich" people didn't have the same attitude about the poor orphans in Africa that our little guys do. My 5 year old is the same way.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Thank you for your comment on my blog.
Posted by Tami
Yes, I am so blessed to have my children home with me for the whole day! I enjoyed reading your reasons why you homeschool, too.
Have a blessed day! Tami
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Really nice entry...
Posted by Jblieu
I liked both tangible and intangible but am efficiently only commenting on one. Time management you know.
Did you ever get your M&Ms?
Thursday, January 12, 2006 - well said
Posted by chickadee
those are wonderful moments you described. you said it well.
Thursday, January 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by FarmGirlShelley
That is beautiful! Thanks for reminding me all of the reasons why I need to keep on HSing!
