School has started and is in full swing! Jonathan is in 3rd grade, Rachel is in kindergarten, Mark is 2 1/2, and Sarah is now 1!!! Amazingly, this year has been my easiest year, so far. Jonathan is able to do more work on his own. During that time, I am able to work with Rachel. We certainly don't do things perfectly, but right now we do have a schedule. And it is working! So many people tell me, "I could not do that... I could never homeschool... I could never have 4 (going on 5) kids!" And I really think that more people could. Yes, it is hard, sometimes very difficult at times. But is certainly is doable. I kinda explain homeschooling like first getting married. I didn't know how to cook or love a husband or work and keep house. But slowly, I figured it out. With the Lord's help (literally!) I learned to cook for Mike and myself. Then we added a child, and I learned to cook for three. And I learned how to do laundry, keep home, and still spend time with my husband. Then, hmm... we had another child! And another one, and well, another one! Each time I learned, with the help of the Lord, how to care for my family. One step, one child, at a time. And the same goes with homeschooling. I certainly was scared when I first started schooling and yet, the Lord provided each step of the way. I was following his call and He continued to provide. So, our school year has gone more smoothly than before. I have certainly learned a lot in the last 3 years and am more confident. And as I continue to trust in the Lord, He shows me what I can do differently. And I am truly grateful for the gift of homeschooling and for my children.
