We have started homeschooling! Our first day was overwhelming and anti-climactic all at once! There was absolutely no fanfare. There were no pictures of "Ben's first day going to school" ... because mommy was too excited to do her lesson and forgot the camera until later! Oops!
But on the other hand it was overwhelming because this is something big that we're undertaking. I have no doubts in Ben's abilities, in his capabilities to learn. I have doubts in my abilities some times. But then I remember that this is something Scott and I feel we are called to do, something we have prayed about for a long time. And I remember that God will fill in what I am lacking.
With all of that said, let me tell you about our first day. Ben didn't want to do it at all ... until he saw the finger paints. That hooked him in. He had a great time finger painting and listening to the poem and book and doing our little activities.
And the best part of all? Later I overheard Ben telling Peter what he had learned today. That he was special and loved by God and there was no one like him. And that there was no one like Peter too. He GOT it. I don't know if I can handle this much heart swelling from the pride I have in my son. He has been excited for this every day since we've started, asking for more lessons, wondering what we'll be doing the next time. I hope this curiosity lasts a lifetime.
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Congratulations on your first homeschooling day, and all the days to come! I know exactly what you mean about the "heart swelling" as there is nothing like teaching your own child and watching them grow in Faith and Substance...many prayers for you all for the years to come. Been there, done that...LOVED it all and would not change a moment of it for anything in this world. When you are this way, please make a point to tell us so that Matthew can share with Ben how he loved homeschooling and all that he gained from it. Ben and Matt will both enjoy that, believe me.
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