I Used to Be Embarrassed

Yup....I was.

I was embarrrased to tell people that I homeschooled.

And now it's embarrassing to tell this to  you. I was always quick to clarify, .."but I don't bake my own bread".

As if that is some way kept me mainstream and not fanatical. "One of those homeschoolers." I'm happy to say, I've come along way since that first year of homeschooling.

It's not just your children who grow up, when you home school.

I chose to go against the conventional educational process and it took some time to feel comfortable in doing so.  And now I'm very proud of myself for taking that risk.

I didn't let my fear of what other people might think,

keep me from doing what I thought was good for my family.

One of the greatest things about homeschooling has been meeting so many interesting and diverse homeschooling families.

I love,

love,

love....

talking to homeschooling moms and hearing about their journey to homeschooling. One common thread resonates. They are all enjoying the time with the kids.

Are there strange homeschoolers?

Well, sure, but I've learned to appreciate them all. Because the  common thread we share is the fact that we homeschool because we love our children.  Just like any other mom. 

As my kids are getting older , I have more time to myself. Just the other day, I stumbled accross a recipe for artisan bread. And I made bread for my family.

I'm now officially a bread-baking homeschool mom, and proud of it.