Taking the plunge into homeschooling has been so good for our family. Homeschooling has changed the pace of my days and the time I am able to give to things outside my home. But oh my goodness it has enhanced my relationships with each of my kids (even though Hunter is still at public school). I feel more of a sense of calm at home than I have ever had since becoming a mom. Adelyn, Logan and I spend at least 20-30 minutes reading and memorizing scripture each morning as part of the literature, history, and geography curriculum. Adelyn just memorized and recited Psalm 100 to our family as her public speaking assignment. As a second grader, she is at such a sweet spot to soak up worldview lessons and to actually desire to listen to my thoughts and opinions. I can see seeds being planted in her soul that I know will be there forever. I pray the Lord waters those seeds and uses His word to encourage her and sustain her for the rest of her life.
Of course I would pray this over her before I homeschooled but now I get the rare opportunity to pour into her intentionally for 3+ hours a day. This fills me with such awe and amazement- that I get to shape her growth in so many areas of her life.
As I'm pouring into her, I feel my soul being shaped as well. I am in less of a hurry, I am more aware of how I can be impatient with my kids, and I'm feeling less need to be away from my kids during the day. God is growing me and stretching me and yet He is also providing for my needs in new ways.
I'm really grateful for this opportunity and I am entrusting the Lord with my kids future education. I am finding myself more open to continuing to teach them at home. One day at a time!
