I never thought I'd be a Homeschooling Mama

I want to preface this by saying, I never would have imagined myself being a homeschooling mom. But.. here we are.

As I enter the homeschooling journey of many many unknowns, I can't help but feel so blessed. As we close one door, and enter a new chapter, I have an overwhelming feeling of joy, sadness, anger, love, peace, calmness, and every emotion you could possibly think of. I was terrified to finally "pull the plug" so to speak. I had countless of conversations with some of my girlfriends who also homeschool, and they have been incredibly helpful, and supportive. They never pushed, or pressured me or our decision, but rather just encouraged, and supported me through this scary transition. Without the homeschooling support group, I don't know what I would have done.

We get together almost weekly to socialize. We do fun activities, and let the kids play sports together. I mean WOW - it's absolutely incredible. I had this preconceived notion that homeschoolers just sat at home and did book work all day. But let me tell you - It's nothing like I thought. I am so blessed that it's not like I had anticipated it to be. With that being said, everything is new, and we're all learning as we go. We have had great success thus far, even without a curriculum. (We're waiting for it to arrive.)

Now, success can have multiple meanings. For me, success when it comes to homeschooling, is us learning, and having fun while doing it! Of course not everyday is rainbows and butterflies, but let me tell you, our days have gotten so much better since homeschooling, in numerous ways. I'm inspired by the focus and hard work I already see in my children, and I am honored to be on this journey with them. So, if you're in a similar situation, maybe you're struggling to decide. I want to encourage you to find a local homeschooling community, if possible. A group of incredible mamas just learning as they go as well. A group to lean on for support, and encouragement. There will be tears. Tears of sadness. Tears of joy. It truly is a whirlwind of emotions! At least it was for me. And I'm normally very good at controlling my emotions.

I've now found hope through seeing that homeschooling is incredible in so many ways, and it's unlike I ever imagined. The children still get the socialization they need. They still get to play sports. They get to learn, grow, and play. And I don't have to miss a minute of these moments while they're still little. Nothing will break this bond that we're so blessed to continue to have following this homeschooling journey. As I sit here crying while writing this, I know my mama heart just wants them to stay little a little while longer. To shield them, and comfort them for as long as possible. So for now, I'll hold them a little longer. This is a scary, yet exciting new chapter in our lives, and I'm excited to take you along the journey. Stay tuned as I will be sharing our new homeschooling routine soon! xoBW