Home Sweet Homeschool

Today was the official start of the new school year at our nest. This year my class size has doubled and I am still trying to convince myself that I am a "homeschooling mom". I think I shy away from the title because I am afraid that I can't live up to it-- but, it is beginning to sink in, in a good way. I have gone from a feeling of being completely overwhelmed (and outnumbered), at the mere thought of homeschooling (I know, I know, it's only by one, but outnumbered is outnumbered in my book), to a feeling of complete thankfulness that I get to be my children's teacher. That said, I guess I have begun to embrace the opportunity, and today was a good day.

Hello. I am Tina.

I am a homeschooling mom!

I'd like to introduce you to my class--

I like them.

In fact, I like them a lot.

Brogan Elijah- 2nd Grade

This guy is my fourth born in a "first born" position.

(Refer to our family picture at the top--and you'll see "the gap").

He's a perfectionist (like his mama),

that it tough sometimes.

He teaches me as much as I teach him.

He has a love of learning,

and if it's "hands on" all the better.

Writing? Not so much.

He can write, it's just that it's tedious

. . . that darn perfectionist thing.

The joy of homeschooling is being able

to focus on those strengths,

while working at our own pace on the

things that may take more time!

Theadora Fu Xiao - 1st Grade

This girl. Oh this girl.

Our little "Flit" has grown up, she sits still.

Let me rephrase that. She sits.

(Just not in one position for very long).

My Teddi girl is curious and talkative.

She is very motivated to learn--

she jumps in with both feet.

Running.

She doesn't worry much about perfection,

legible works for her, speed is good.

She works hard, and gets excited about

just about everything!

We bring an interesting mix to our little school table!

With that said--

I am trusting the Lord to lead me,

as I learn to take this mix, daily

and do my absolute best

to help us love one another,

learn from one another,

and grow together

in wisdom

as we bring glory

to the One

who made us!

Whatever you do,

work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for men.

Colossians 3:23

I leave you with a little gem that the Lord brought

across my path last night,

exactly when I needed it . . .

"Smile often, and let kindness

be a cloak you wear as

an example to your children."

Blessings from our schooling nest ~

Tina