Because We Homeschool

Today was a full day! It’s Christmas concert time….. and also day & night rehearsals, basketball games, Christmas parades, gift-wrapping, shopping, decorating, and the list goes on.

My friend and I share texts throughout the week with various Homeschool wins. I texted her this afternoon, and the blessing I shared is one that she probably experiences as well. I ended our conversation with the phrase, “because we homeschool.”

It got me thinking about all of the blessings that come before the phrase, “because we homeschool.” So here is a list of my fill-in-the-blank blessings. What could you put in the blank?

“___________________ because we homeschool.”

• Our home is full of songs, cheers, and sound effects…… because we homeschool.
• My kids enjoy playing together (most of the time )…… because we homeschool.
• In the morning, we learn new music together on the piano……. because we homeschool.
• My 11 year old teaches “3-1=2” to my 6 year old, and she enjoys the moment with him….. because we homeschool.
• The kitchen table is full of books and pencils….. because we homeschool.
• My daughter scrambles eggs for breakfast…… because we homeschool.
• My son finishes his literature writing assignment and says, “that was fun!”…… because we homeschool.
• We sleep in on Thursdays…… because we homeschool.
• My electric and heating bill is a little higher…… because we homeschool.
• The kids encourage each other in their achievements….. because we homeschool.
• My teen enjoys playing with younger children…… because we homeschool.
• We can take a break when we need it….. because we homeschool
• There are ALWAYS dishes in the kitchen sink; breakfast, lunch, AND dinner….. because we homeschool.
• My kids play outside making forts and mud-pies in the middle of the day…… because we homeschool.
• We can minimize junior high drama….. because we homeschool.
• The kids yell, “Daddy’s home” at lunch….. because we homeschool.
• The children are staying children a little longer…. because we homeschool.
• We think a little more outside the box….. because we homeschool.
• We are free to learn about Creation in Science and God’s story in History…… because we homeschool.
• We are free to join the band, play on a sports team, take an art class…… even though we homeschool.
• I teach math in my slippers….. because we homeschool.
• I want to learn new things….. because we homeschool.
• The principle behind Proverbs,’ “Where there is no cattle, the manger is clean” is very true in our ‘manger’…… because we homeschool. “Moooo”
• My kids enjoy learning……. because we homeschool. WIN!!

Sometimes, you may fear that your kids are “missing out” of the recognition, friendships, higher learning opportunities, or ________________. Place your particular fear in the blank.

Whatever shape your FOMO takes, that fear can be dissolved when you count your blessings! (This is true with any FOMO in your life.) The way to combat fear, is to remember the TRUTH!

• What you’re experiencing in YOUR life is valuable and very good.
• You have MUCH to be thankful for.
• God designed your family’s general ‘make-up’, habits, traditions, quirks, interests, and even educational choices (whether you homeschool or not). His designs are intentional, planned with great care and purpose.

Go ahead and make a list of ways you are blessed..… because you homeschool!

Share in the comments below! I would love to hear from you.

Keep Walking Friend,

Christina