I have super cool kids!
You may think of homeschool kids as a little different.
Sheltered.
Weird.
Well I do agree, they ARE different!
They SO are.
They like to be with their parents!
They are excited to learn!
They are comfortable in their own skin!
They are confident!
They are self-motivated!
They enjoy playing with their siblings!
I am thankful for my crazy school of kids!
They like to play!
They love crafts!
Sometimes I get worked up thinking about what other people might think of us.
All those kids!?!
Homeschool!?!?
Chiropractic!?!?!?
I'm not sure why I care but naturally those feelings come to the surface sometimes.
In these times I have to stop and look at my life.
The things that will last.
The things that matter.
When I look at "us" in those terms, everyone else seems weird:)
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"When I look at "us" in those terms, everyone else seems weird."
There will come a time in your life when, in a reflective mood, you'll think back to these days and wonder how you ever managed. . . while at the same time, waxing nostalgic about how much you miss the hectic craziness.
And then you'll smile with a warm glow in your heart. . .
Love,
Dad
I love this Colleen. I needed it today. Thanks.
:)Susan L
Luv it! You could not have said it better! Beautiful Family!
Love it! What really is the definition of normal anyways?
Wow you have cute kids. Love your blog! Be blessed :)
What wonderful differences they are. Makes me sad for all the kids who don't have such lovely childhoods. Thank you!
when it comes down to it there is not really a "weird" and "normal" there are just God's created people in His image that He created on purpose to be and do amazing things if we let Him in. If "normal" is what is out there in pop culture then NO THANKS, I will take "weird". Love you and I appreciate the sacrifices you are making for your family.
when it comes down to it there is not really a "weird" and "normal" there are just God's created people in His image that He created on purpose to be and do amazing things if we let Him in. If "normal" is what is out there in pop culture then NO THANKS, I will take "weird". Love you and I appreciate the sacrifices you are making for your family.
love this post....it is a great inspiration! love you! love you
I feel cheated of the childhood my own homeschoolers had.
I remember "burn out" at Year Five, but thank God we all survived the major changes our family endured (relocation, traveling the country in a 30-foot RV). All of us reflect on those years with warmth and joy, and I'm glad to hear the kids say they're better adults today as a result.
Heartening post, Colleen. Are you wondering, "Why did we wait so long?"
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