It's That Time of Year Again....

The night before the first day of school .... that day that seemed so far away at the end of June has crept up so quickly! I can imagine that there are kids all over the city with the same thoughts as my own girls ... 'we need to go to bed so we can get up for what?' Believe me, I have the same thoughts :)

As I was thinking about the first day of school, I was realizing that there are many parents with fears and concerns as their child(ren) head back to the classroom ... will they make friends? will they like their teacher? will the excel this year in learning? All of these are logical questions since we moms (and dads) want the very best for our kids!

Now, believe it or not ... I, as a homeschool mom, have those same thoughts and 'quams.' Why would I worry? you ask. I know, I'm home with my kids all day, I don't have to send them off to a different place to learn, I know their teacher well ;) ... but it's still true. There are things that concern me as a homeschool mom as well. I want to make sure that they are excelling in their learning and that I am providing an environment and teaching style that enables that. The reality of the fact that I am responsible for my girls' learning is a challenge that everyday I ask the Lord to help me with.

I want them to have friends! I want them to be able to have play dates, go to birthday parties and meet up with people at the park, ask if they can call someone on the phone and do FaceTime with those who live a distance away!

And of course, I want them to like their teacher ... but remember that I am teacher and mom at the same time. An interesting combination for sure! Playing more than 1 major role in my girls' life is a challenge.   But, by God's grace, and with His great help, I am up for that challenge. 

This year lies before us like a blank book waiting to be written in. What will our story be this school year? What will fill it's pages? As we make a story of our homeschool year, it is my fervent prayer that God will use our family for His glory; that we will be a family who loves to learn, and loves to learn together! 

What will your school year story be this year? Whether you homeschool or not, you are writing one. Let's make sure that we are committing it all to Him, who already knows ALL, and that we are willing to be used of Him. In other words, let Him be the One who helps you write your story!