Swords and Bunnies

Josiah is a precious mixture of baby and big boy right now. I found his favorite weapon, the long sword with the blue handle, on his bed next to his favorite "mimi rabbits." I have seen him wielding his water gun with one hand and sucking his thumb on the other. (It is advantageous to be a lefty and a right-thumb sucker.) His favorite stories right now are great battles in the Bible and his handbook on how to be a knight.

Top Ten Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

In keeping with my last post, here is another list! It is not my own, but I wholeheartedly agree with the philosophy and am motivated by the same desires for our family.

The Top Ten Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

1. To instill your values and beliefs in your children.
2.To encourage academic excellence in your children.
3.To meet your child's unique, individual needs.
4. To help your children through the difficult times in their lives.
5.To help your children understand the hard questions we face in life.
6.To build intimate and meaningful relationships with your children in order to show them how much you love them.
7.To share with your children the common, everyday joys of life and be there when they need you most.
8. To be your children's mentor, spiritual leader, role model, friend and teacher.
9.To protect your children from the negative influence they may encounter outside the home.
10.To instill in your children a lifelong love of learning and to show them that learning is not boring, but exciting.