Let's get real..

When I first started homeschooling my children, I was sort of thrown into it. I hadn't always dreamed of homeschooling, I hadn't always known that I wanted to do it, it was a decision that I made because my daughter was being bullied at school and the school system was not protecting her. Now that's not what this post is about.. what this post is about is I did some research about homeschooling, I read LOTS of blogs, read about all the laws, talked to TONS of people over the course of just a few weeks to make my decision. And out of all the blogs that I read, pretty much ALL of them talked about the order in their days. The structure. The peacefulness in their homes. I read about how fulfilling homeschooling is, and what a joy it is to teach your children everything they need to know in life. I also read about all the bonds that you'll create with your children! I read all of this and so much more! I was SOLD on homeschooling :)

Now, before I go any further, please do not get me wrong. I absolutely, 100 % LOVE homeschooling my children. I am so glad that I chose it! I have seen my children go from being miserable and unhappy to being happy and bouncy just an overall joy to be around. But let's get down to what no one tells you in "those" homeschooling blogs.

What I never read was that I probably wouldn't sit down from the time I woke up til the time I go to bed, what I never read in "those" blogs was would constantly have to pull my 1 year old off my dining room table while my 7 year old is screaming she doesn't want to do her math work and my 3 year old is screaming because he's constipated, and this isn't even before lunch time yet :)

Most days I'm lucky if I get to shower at bed time. I usually walk around in my PJ's with whatever food the baby has thrown all over me. I have to break up at least 13 fights a day.. or at least it feels like it.

And, I'm usually SO busy I forget to defrost the meat for dinner. I don't know how the moms from "those" blogs do it, but I just can't seem to stay organized. My house stays chronically cluttered.

And today's big moment of the day.. the kids were playing with a colored rice sensory box.. and my son decides to just throw the rice everywhere. I'm pretty sure on "those" blogs the kids would have been playing nice and quietly with their measuring cups and spoons. LOL But at least my kids were having fun. But it wasn't so much fun stepping on the rice..


But I will say this, there seems to always be laughter around here these days, and lots of fun messy projects these days, as well. We are in a state of chaos around here most days, but who says chaos can't be fun????

There was also some truth in "those" blogs, I have more of a bond now with my children than I ever did before. I truly enjoy just being around them. I mean yes I feel like I'm gonna go crazy at moments when things are chaotic, but then my little baby boy says "mama" after calling me "dada" for the last 2 months and my heart just melts. Or my girls just walk up and give me a hug and I look at how big they've gotten and my heart melts a little more.


Thanks for reading my first post, I look forward to sharing our homeschooling journey's with you! It's sure to be entertaining to say the least.