Homeschooling My Kids
It’s hard to believe this time last year I was a stay at home mom, homeschooling my toddler. Looking back it feels like that stage flew by in like the blink of an eye. To say I miss it is an understatement. Being home with my boys was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Challenging - yes, of course - but those moments and memories we were creating and being able to fully devote my time and energy to my babies are was irreplaceable.
I do get emotional sometimes thinking about it because those truly were the best memories of my life. Building that time with my boys, taking care of the household, and learning how to be a mommy of two and homeschool.
Though I am now a working mama again trying to balance mom life and my corporate job; I know ultimately the goal for our family is for me to eventually return to being a SAHM, solely focusing on the kids and the household and homeschooling our babies.
Sometimes there’s a certain perception when it comes to homeschooling, but in recent years I truly see the value of it and it is something my husband and I deem important for our family. To be able to build our own schedule, focus on the curriculum and pace that works best for our kids is the desire. Plus, with ALL the changes happening in the school systems now, I think my husband and I just have a greater peace of mind knowing we are teaching, nurturing, and building an environment that they can thrive ourselves - here at home.
Of course they’ll still be social, participate in sports and other activities and be around kids their age - but why sit in a school for 8+ hours a day away from their home when ideally I’d rather be the one ensuring they are getting the knowledge and skills needed to be successful without society tainting their views / knowledge. This is just our thought process for now - and there’s no telling how God will lead us in the years to come. But for now, I feel that God has placed this desire in us to take a more unconventional approach when raising our kids. Homeschooling parents - I know it is absolutely NOT always easy, but it truly is where my heart is. Being with my kids. So please, feel free to share your experiences!!
I can remember the first official week of being a SAHM and I was so eager to build our new schedule and start homeschooling and planning all the fun activities. I remember writing at the end of it all and… here’s a little peak into how that day went...
A Day in the Life
Simply J.Leigh
