Big Change Numero Dos

Private Christian School!

Whoo. That one got you, didn't it? Like, wow, whacked-you-over-the-noggin-shake-your-head-and-read-it-again kind of got you.

Private Christian School!

Yep, you read correctly. We've enrolled Daniel and Avery in our church's private school for the 09-10 school year. Today they were interviewed by their future teachers to make sure they were on target. Their teachers seemed quite pleased, which made me quite pleased! I was really sweating it. Like intensely wet armpits kind of sweating it. Logic told me that I didn't need to sweat it, as I've kept my kiddos on target for each year of their schooling since I started this amazing, wonderful journey. But, it's still nerve wracking to send your child off for an interview to determine whether you've done your job! Big thumbs up from both teachers!

Both kids are SO super excited to start their new adventure! They can't wait for August! As for me, I'm excited for them.

4th grade is a time that I didn't want Daniel to miss out on. They make their Kentucky books, visit Frankfort, and do all sorts of neat things with a WONDERFUL teacher that really knows her stuff. She has very high standards, and we're really wanting Daniel to learn what organization and responsibility and competition looks like in the school environment.

And our Miss Avery. Sweet little thing. We really wanted a more social environment for her. She is definitely our social flower and we believe she may really thrive in this new environment. She's head over heels for the whole idea.

As for me. Yes, I will make it, thanks for asking :~) It's not a decision that we made over night. We've prayed and analyzed until we (well...I) drove myself crazy. In the end, we feel very confident of our decision. It's a year by year decision as of now. Right now, I'm very, very sure that this is the right thing for us. Does it make me sad? Well. Not really. It's a stepping stone in my children's lives. In my life. To look at what I've accomplished as a homeschool mom by God's grace....that's AMAZING and I'm so thankful for it all. I know that we're not finished with our homeschool journey by any means!! Like I said, year by year. As far as I can see, they will be back home for high school, for sure, if not sooner.

I also look forward to keeping Joshua home for as long as I have Daniel. As for Joshua, our prayer of faith is that Joshua would come home in the 09/10 school year. I'd really like to focus on him and him alone during the school hours, bonding and attaching to him. We do pray that this is the Lord's will for our Haitian son.

So back packs and lunchboxes here we come! Thankfully, my registration fee covers all supplies, so I won't be joining the back-to-school Walmart madness for gluesticks, folders, and papers!!!