Why We're Skipping School

One of the benefits I envisioned when we started homeschooling was a close relationship between all the boys. Over the years, I've seen glimpses of this mythical homeschool benefit but it seems more often than not, I'm refereeing, punishing, and begging them to be nice to each other. Or, they're not being mean or nice to each other because they're not even in the same room. They're off doing their own things, in their own space, with their own stuff.

That's why we're behind on our schoolwork this week. When I saw this happening, I couldn't bear to interupt. It's been going on for two days and I don't even mind stepping over roads and cars to get from the computer to the tv. Teachers don't mind a day off either!

The littles are playing without whining. The bigs are playing without bossing. No one is arguing over who has the best car or which way the road should go. Listening to my kid play makes me realize what a blessing they are to me and to each other. It's one of the many benefits of homeschooling!