That Is The Question

To homeschool ... or not to homeschool?

It is a question I have contemplated since my oldest started school. And, a question I ask every year, over and over again.

For the record, we LOVE our public school, we LOVE our teachers.

For a variety of reasons, the desire to homeschool has become stronger.

When you are standing at the edge of the cliff, thinking of jumping, what do you do? You call the person who will nudge you over the edge.

Well, in my case, I called a friend who does homeschool her kids.

In her defense, she is the best person to talk to, because she won't tell you what to do; she will listen to your ramblings, give some insight, and offer herself if you need to talk some more, at a later time.

The opposite of me who would tell you what to do, and how to do it. I'm working on being more like my friend.

So, we chatted for awhile. That evening I talked with Hubby, who prefers a sane wife and understands I may have some ulterior motives to wanting to homeschool. (Like the fact that all three of our children will be in school this coming school year, therefore I'm not wanting to let them all go.)

Recently, my homeschooling friend shared that she owns a laminator.

OK, if there was ever a reason to homeschool, rationalizing the purchase of a laminator would be one of those reasons.

Well, maybe not; but, I so want a laminator.

As for the homeschooling question. The kids are all registered for public school, this fall, but it feels like the status quo could change with any undesirable changes made at their school

Then again, ask me in a couple more weeks how I feel about keeping the kids home year around. I may be ready to send them to school, regardless of any changes.