Things have improved dramatically. Headache gone. School is almost finished and the kids are much more cheerful! They have a pretty big load on Monday and it is hard to get back on track after a weekend.
I wonder what it will be like when they are older? What will it be llike to try to motivate them into their teens? The girls weren't headstrong or rebellious. The boys aren't either right now. Well, not rebellious. Headstrong? At times.
Right now it's just a natural thing to teach them at home. The dynamic is great and we are in sync.
It is a challenge to keep their attention and interest and to help them stay on task.
I am constantly amazed at the gifts and talents of each one.
John is so analytical and focused. He is very responsible and does what he is told just for the sake of doing the right thing. He has such an amazing mind! He has a wonderful imagination and thinks up wonderful stories and draws the most detailed pictures. He is a dreamer and needs plenty of time to read and think.
Brendan is what "they" call a Spirited child. He is so sensitive and has such a tender soul. He takes everything so personally. I wondered how school would go for him. I thought it might be a struggle.
It has been amazing! Brendan has the ability to grasp concepts so quickly and easily, that I am constantly trying to keep up! He remembers everything! Math is easy for him and reading has been a piece of cake! I worry about keeping him challenged. He loves Science!
Paul is going to fly as well. He can read quite well already and is almost done with his kindergarten Math book.
There is so much joy in seeing them grow and learn. I could never be anywhere else!
I know that Homeschooling is a calling, I thank God for calling me!
It seems He has given me the gift of not only having them but educating them as well.
I know that not everyone is called but I sure do feel for those who are but don't think they can.
Homeschooling is like any other part of life. If you have a passion for something and you embrace it, if God wants it for you, you will have the Grace to carry it out.
I hope that I have years ahead to form and teach and challenge the minds that He has put in my care.
