Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. - Proverbs 1:8

So, I've decided to homeschool!

I am so excited about this endeavor, and truly feel the Lord calling me to this. When the idea was first placed on my heart I felt overwhelmed with doubt and insecurity, but as I have prayed, peace and assurance have fallen all over me. And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. - Hebrews 2:13

Some of the reasons I've decided to homeschool:

1. I miss her when she's gone! Seven hours a day, thirty five hours a week. Last year when my daughter started kindergarten, homeschooling wasn't an option. I was hospitalized pregnant with our third daughter. You can read that story here . When I finally came home with our precious preemie and I was sending Asia to school, I missed her. I didn't like her being away from home and our family for such a long time. (even though the days flew by)!

2.  School education is so standardized, and my children are not. Of course I could always impart my education before and after her school day, but it's all of these reasons combined that I'm going to homeschool.

3. I want my husband and I to be our children's number one influence, building a godly character within them. All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. - Isaiah 54:13

4. There's an innocence I'd like to preserve. I'll never forget the day Asia came home and said: Mommy, I can't believe it! The Easter Bunny and Santa are not real! My friend said that her dad is Santa and her mom is the Easter Bunny! I said: Well actually Asia, YOUR dad is Santa! LOL I honestly didn't care about this revelation because those holidays are precious days we celebrate that are rooted in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But what about the day when the disclosure isn't about something childish. I realize that I can't protect my girls form every single thing under the sun, but I have a strong desire to attempt to protect them for as long as I can. Ultimately, I do trust God to protect them and guide them, and I'm honored that He's entrusted them to me! Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6

I am now beginning to choose the curriculum for my six year old. I am praying for guidance and for the Lord to show me what He wants me to focus on. After all, He does know them better than I do! :) Because we are spanish, I will be focusing on spanish as a second language. I will however, most likely choose Greek as a third. I'd like my children to be able to read bible text in it's original form and use that skill for His glory. Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. - Matthew 22:37

In no way whatsoever do I cast any judgement on parents who choose to use any school system. These are just my feelings and what I believe is best for our family.

"Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire." - William Butler Yeats

If you are a homeschooler and happen to read this, please share some helpful tips with me; I know I will need them!! =)

In Love and Kindness........
Here's to Homeschooling......... Yay!