School

For a long time I've been dreading the decision I'd have to make this year about Kade and whether or not to send him to Kindergarten. His birthday is right on the border so I've battled back and forth, do I want him to be the oldest in his class or the youngest? Is he ready to start school now? What will his future be like if he goes to school early or late? So many questions have raced through my mind!

Eventually we decided to have him take the early entrance test for Kindergarten to see if he'd even be able to go. He passed his test, so then I had to, yet again, think about what I wanted for him.

I finally decided that since Kindergarten was 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, that I would send him to a preschool instead. I just didn't want him away from home for that long! But then after meeting with the teachers at the preschool that decision didn't feel right either. 

I've been thinking about it so much and I finally thought to myself, "I'm a stay at home mom, so what reason do I have to send him away to a preschool to be taught by someone else?" 

Kade (and Tenley) is my life. Seriously, my life revolves around taking care of my kids because that is all I do all day. It's sort of like a job, so why would I choose to "quit" this job that I love and sit around the house bored and lonely all day without Kade to play with?

I also realized that at this young age in Kade's life the best place for him to be is at home and the best person for him to learn from is me, his Mom. So, after talking with some friends who home-school and looking into different books and programs, I've decided to teach Kade myself at home. I know it will require a lot of dedication and self-discipline on my part, but I'm excited about it! Kade is excited about it too! We will, of course, still have many play dates with friends and many play dates ourselves but our morning will be dedicated to school and learning. 

I don't know if I'll continue home-schooling after this year, but I do know that this is what is right for him and me right now. I'm excited to be Kade's teacher!