Homeschool

Why would anyone choose to make their lives harder? This is the question that I was asked as I took my first step toward choosing something different for my children. I have thought deeply about the answer to this question in every decision that I have made in the last two years.

Why would I ever choose a different path than everyone else that I know?

Why would I add more work to my plate as a mother of four young children?

The answer still isn’t completely clear to me. I don’t know fully why I chose to start over with almost everything in my mid-thirties.

What I do know is this: I want my children to experience creativity. I want them to be free to move their bodies as feels right to them. Watching my children learn at different speeds has convinced me that there is no one-size-fits-all education path for them. I want my children to be able to eat healthy foods daily. My children deserve an education that is filled with beautiful content, good stories that help to shape their character, and correction that is appropriate for their moral development. Good work ethic and the ability to complete tasks and learn real-life skills is what I want to hand down to my children.

Do I have a lot more work on my plate? Yes. Is that work fulfilling and beneficial? Yes. My purpose as a mother is unfolding in ways that I never imagined. I would love to share that journey for anyone who is asking themselves similar questions. I have learned that there are so many more options than I ever was presented with. There is no one-size-fits all for what works for a family unit. Be creative, dream, experiment. I am giving you the permission that maybe no one else will. You won’t regret doing what is right for your family in this season.