School Days

Homeschool, sweet Homeschool.

Oh to hear a little voice successfully read their first word.

The triumph of a well written book report.

The joy of reading stories while sipping coffee on the swing set with everyone gathered round and asking for one more chapter on a cool crisp morning.

The tears wiped away after a frustrating math lesson.

The cries of a toddler as he tries to leave his play area and wander while we do school.

The laughter and talking interrupted by a reminder that they are to be working not playing.

The talks on diligence and doing hard things, persevering through the tough lesson.

The quiet arguments as I leave the room to get a load of laundry.

The extra assignments for lack of faithfulness to finish in a timely manner.

The re-writing of sloppy papers.

The fun of learning about toads, and frogs, and trees and flowers.

The mega tons of worksheets and color crayons, and pencils, and paper, and erasers, and markers, and books lying around, scattered all over the dining room and living room.

Ah, yes, school is back in session and I love it!

I wouldn't trade all the redemptive moments, hugs and kisses, stories and tears, shrieks and squeals of excitement, lists of spelling words, math corrections and chaos, and interruptions for anything. Thank you Lord for the blessing and freedom to teach my kids at home. I don't care what anyone says, it's worth it.