What joy when you FINALLY realize that school doesn't have to be done just like the book says it should!!! I know I've heard that statement over and over, but now I can finally relate! My youngest has really struggled this year, and I've just pushed him right along. Not so much thinking we have to finish the books, but more along the lines of how will he do on the test if we don't cover this stuff? Ok, I guess that's pretty much the same as "We've got to finish this!" I've been praying for God to give me wisdom in this area, and lo and behold, if the words didn't come straight from my husband's mouth this morning..."Just stop where you are; don't continue in that book. Go back and review what you've already covered."

"Sounds simple enough," I told him, "But here we are in the month of February. We've made it this far. Shouldn't we just keep trudging along?" When I stopped and considered what I'd just said, it hit me that I really am as stubborn as my husband says I am (lol)!

What peace filled my heart when I considered what God said to me through my husband's words! When I finally got it!! We don't have to finish that book. If we just review everything we've covered up to this point and pick up where we left off next year, that's okay! I know I'm beginning to drone on here, but I'm still trying to convince myself that it really is alright.