What I've learned so far....

OK, so it's been a little over a month since we started this journey. There's some things I am learning about myself and lots of things I am learning about my kids. Here's a few:

• My 4th grader can't spell a lick! No kidding, public school passed him on through, but the boy cannot spell!
• This same 4th grader is lazy!!! Ok, so I already knew that, but my goodness!
• I found out that I have little patience for said laziness, so in turn, I have become more strict patient with him. ;)
• 6th grader is the class clown.....I'll just leave it at that...
• 8th grader is doing way better than I thought! She still has attitude, but what 14 year old doesn't? All in all, I am pleasantly surprised with her! :)
• I am still surprised at how much planning I have to do in order to keep my days straight. Planning for 3 different grades takes quite a bit of time, but nothing I can't handle. I am certain it will get easier.
• When Dad is home, we don't get much done. I don't know why this is. Stage fright I guess? I am hoping that in the future I can be more relaxed when he is home so he can see what we actually do on a daily basis.
• Even though I have our days planned, most days are pretty chaotic! Homeschooling 3 kids and babysitting 2 more, make my days interesting! I wouldn't trade it though. It is exactly where we are supposed to be and I am completely satisfied with that! :)
• Even with all the chaos, we still get stuff done. In fact, the boys are almost half way through a years worth of science! Hurray!

So...so far so good. And thank you to all my family and friends who have supported my decision and prayed for me through this journey. I know it was (is) hard to understand why I am doing this, but this is where the Lord has placed me. 

Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. John 14:23

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Luke 6:46

Blessings Always!
Laura