We were so thrilled to go to Ohio a couple weeks ago and meet my new niece and nephew. Here is the only picture I got of the whole week! Lots of cousins, with my sister.
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.