Got your attention didn't I?!? LOL Yes....I am taking the plunge! I have come to the conclusion that I am going to home school the kids. I'll take it one year at a time, but Faith is going to start her PreK this month. There were numerous reasons that led me to this decision, but the two main ones are....I can't afford to send Faith to school here, it's INSANELY expensive, and the other....I MISS FALYN!! She's gone by 815a in the morning and home around 415p...and in bed by 830p. So, I get maybe 5 hours a day with her....MAYBE! I HATE it! She comes home starving b/c they eat lunch around 11a, and no snacks or drinks until she gets here. SUX!
I've been doing my research for a while now, and have chosen the curriculum we will be using. (www.calvertschool.org) I thought about it a LOT when Falyn was in K and having to deal with her HORRIBLE teacher, but the start of this year made me feel better...and we've been very fortunate to have AWESOME teachers this year!! However, I have had long talks with the both of them, and they are both very excited about "mommy being their teacher". I didn't "tell" Falyn, so much as I asked her what she thought about it, and after about 2 weeks she's told me she wants to do it! I've looked into home school co-ops in the area, and groups. We will be joining the YMCA and taking gymnastics and swim lessons this summer. I guess the best part about it...I don't have to worry about changing Falyn's school smack in the middle of the year again next year. I also like the idea of being "free" to do what we want, when and how we want. If I want to pack up and take a road trip, we can and don't have to worry about being absent! We just take school with us!! I know...KNOW that it will be work and I'm sure that we will have our challenges....but my sister said it best, it's a commitment, just like a marriage...it's not always going to be easy, but you commit yourself to it, and it works.
So....that's my bombshell for the day! Karen, I know you think I am crazy, but I'll figure it out. I always do huh? LOL
XOXO
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Gina- yu go girl.. sounds like you have really thought this out... will be praying for you and your decision and committment to taking care of your family andyour girls the best way you can! HUGS!!
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Good luck! Feel free to call me if you have any questions. I'm teaching 1st now and will be teaching kindergarten next school year. I'll be glad to help any way I can.
I am so happy for you!!! I think that is a wonderful decision in this day and age. I know your little ones will benefit. I’m so Proud of you, so I guess when I retire I can send Jeb to you for schooling, LOL I love you guys and miss you!! Congrats,
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