When Dawson was born, we started to consider school options. I was completely sold on Christian school (because I went to one), and my husband was all about public school (because he went to one). Public school was not even an option for me, so I eventually talked him out of that. We finally decided on a tiny Christian school nearby, which we promptly fell in love with. (I won't say homeschool wasn't ever an option, but it was kind of a last resort. In fact, I have been know to say, "I will NEVER homeschool unless I have no other choice!". ). So then, Griffin started school. We still felt like the Christian school was the right choice and continued to feel that way when Reagan started school last fall.
A friend of mine had started talking to me about how they were considering homeschool for their oldest son (Dawson's best friend) when he was in 7th grade. I briefly considered doing it, but in the end I decided that it was not for us at this time. That is, until March of this year. Out of the clear blue sky I started to feel God's call for me to teach Griffin at home in the fall. I couldn't believe what He was telling me!! In a matter of days Andrew and I had made the decision, and picked a curriculum that we thought would be a good fit. I had times where I doubted my decision. Thinking about what he would miss out on and worrying that he would resent not going to school. We wanted to pull Dawson out as well, in 7th grade, but we were not sure about Reagan yet.
Then, last week, my friend decided that she was going to homeschool her two younger children, which made me rethink my decision about sending Reagan to school for 1st grade. The reasons she gave made sense for us too, and honestly, one of the reasons we had for sending Reagan was that my friend's daughter would be there too.
So, once again, God started to prick my heart about homeschool. Long story short, Reagan will be joining our little homeschool in August. We could not be happier, but it is bittersweet also. Our plan from the beginning has been for all of them to attend the Christian school until graduation. We love our school and feel very sad to leave it. But God had a different plan for us and, I know, He has great things coming. It's a bit of a scary task to take on, but I'm confident that He will equip me to teach them what they need to know. I am hoping to post more regularly about our little homeschool family.
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