--  Next year will be our tenth year homeschooling.  When this journey began, I didn't know if it would last through the first year.  It was a week by week, day by day decision.  There were many frustrating times and many unknowns.  I didn't feel qualified to teach my children.  I didn't know where to buy curriculum.  I didn't know of any support groups.

--  Throughout the years I have been involved with co-ops and tutoring programs.  I've learned about various teaching methods and used several curriculum providers.  I feel like I know a little about everything. 

--  Yesterday I went to Children's Books to pick up next year's curriculum.  I love browsing through the aisle's, pointing out all the books we have read, all the materials we have at home, all the new stuff I want and what we actually need.  I love the feeling of leaving the store with a box of goodies ready to be explored.  I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Fed-Ex truck later this week.  The rest of the goodies had to be ordered.  Makes me want to write lesson plans! 

--  While I still have questions and am by no means an expert, I can confidently say that there is no where I'd rather be and no where I'd rather my children be than "at home".

Corey