When I tell people that I'm going to homeschool I often get an, "oh wow, I could never do that" or something that implies that what I'm doing is going to be incredibly difficult (and what do I know, I haven't really started yet). But why do I feel like I'm the one stepping off the crazy track? Even for preschool there is always pressure to be involved.. there is always a fundraiser or party to prepare for. I always felt like the slacker mom, but I'm thinking, "I take them there for a break!". All of that on top of the driving.. the two days I sent them to school I felt like I was in the car the whole day. Drive them there, drive to run errands or come home for a bit, then drive back.. add in any extras like dance class or playdates and it gets crazy quickly. Next year I'd be doing it every day, then add in increasingly elaborate birthday parties on the weekend, and in kindergarten there'd be homework to do when we get home, etc. (Yes! in kindergarten!) It seems like the school stuff can get accomplished at home in a fraction of the time, and we'll all have some time to breathe a bit, and still get to do the dance or music classes without feeling stretched too thin. I think especially with a little faith in their curiosity and the courage to chill out a bit, I think this will be the much more enjoyable path.
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