Home schooling IS for us!

Often I get a weird look when I tell people I homeschool our son....or I hear "aren't you afraid he wont be socialized"....or "is he really learning enough"....well lets see, he is an honor roll student, involved in Boy Scouts of America, has many friends, involved in his church....ummm I 'd say he is just fine.... I wish people would spend more time worrying about their own children and not what's going on around them....Your children learn from modeled behavior....so be a good role model.

This year because I have been promoted at my job and have become very time restricted, we opted to have our son join Keystone School - an online fully accredited school.  Our son takes courses on line, has a teacher, assignments, lessons, homework, test quizzes and everything....He is doing GREAT....we are so proud of him!  Oh course I am always within an ear shot away if he needs help...He is learning to be independent and succeed on his own, the focus of Middle School...  

I am always telling both of our sons, reach for your dreams, always try at what you do & always have faith.....I remind them there is no need to impress me, because the day I held you I was already impressed but now it is time to impress yourselves..............

Colored Rainbows

Dare to dream of colored rainbows
and fine "castles in the air" -
and a Sun that shines so brightly
making cloudy days seem rare!

When you aim to find a purpose
then your life becomes worthwhile.
You will dazzle those about you -
when you show your own true style!

Our dreams are not for keeping -
simply borrowed for a while;
to console us in adversity
and teach us how to smile!

Dream again of colored rainbows
and of bluebirds flying high.
You will overcome the obstacles
once you decide to try!