When the Dining Room Table is Your Classroom

Isn't life rich beyond measure? Let's count the many blessings of a homeschooling mom, shall we?

You're chosen to raise children.... which in and of itself has no higher honor, on top of that, if you're reading this blog, chances are you're home with your children during the day... do you know how impossible that is for countless American women? Then... you have that added cherry atop your motherhood sundae as you are privileged to not only serve your children as mom, nurse, counselor, taxi driver and playmate, but you also have the distinct honor of playing teacher from the comfort of your dining room table! With books spread from one end of said table to the other, nearly pushing that tired old laptop to the floor... day in and day out, you share your time, heart, sweat and sometimes tears with your children.

As a mom who has played both roles... homeschooling mom and public school drop-off mom, I know that even moms who don't call themselves homeschoolers still play teacher the night before a test, when homework is challenging, and when the science fair deadline draws near... and such moms have had just enough taste for what homeschooling might feel like, to "get it" and know how amazing homeschooling moms (and dads for that matter!) are! These daring parents go that extra mile (even after kids are in bed), can be called nothings short of rare and precious... jewels that sparkle in the night... something from out of this world!

With that said, I just want to say hat's off to anyone reading this blog who has made the sacrifice to educate their kids from home. It's an honor and a privilege, a blessing and let's face it... a huge responsibility. With that said, it's not always easy, not always fun, and can feel very lonely at times.

Selflessness is beautiful and should be acknowledged and celebrated... so I celebrate you today!