From Captive to Captivated
When I disappear from blogging for days at a time, know that I am with my family. We are homeschooling. We are going to see doctors and dentists. We are at the library, church, or Walmart. Sometimes, ( okay let's be honest here )...almost every time I mention that I homeschool to a parent who sends their kids to school or to someone who is an empty nester, a strange expression and momentary, slightly awkward silence follow. Most hold back what is ready to burst out of their mouths: "Why in the world would you want to do that? Are you CRAZY?!!" Yes. Yes I am. I'm crazy about my kids. I take pictures and videos of them all the time (like most moms I know). I buy them foods and snacks that I know they love. (again, like most moms) I let them dress in the style that is the most "them." I help them discover and pursue their interests. (yep, everyone does that, too). And then comes the clincher : I spe...