Me, homeschooling?

So why in the world is this mother of three "homeschooling" her children?

I live in a town with decent public schools and several private school options that we can afford.

As for my educational philosophy, I don't feel that I have to homeschool because only then will my children be truly educated and well-rounded.

Nor do I feel that it is what God has called us to do as mothers. He certainly calls some, but not all. It is not some higher educational standard that God has for His people. Homeschool mothers are not more holy.

Nor, do I think, am that I'm trying to protect them from that big bad world out there.

Were my kids struggling in school? Socially or academically? Not that I'm aware of.

Am I trying to recreate my own identity as a mother? I hope not. I have always loved teaching and I definitely enjoy it with my own children. So far. But I'm still just mom.

Was I bored? Maybe. I may have needed a little challenge. An intellectual, not physical one. And maybe Ben and Lauren did too.

But I guess the real question is does it fit our family today? And this is definitely, yes.. And that is my only answer when anyone asks. It just fits us. We love it. At least right now. We know that it could change tomorrow. And we are open to that. But for today, it is wonderful.

God led us in this direction and while I still don't know why, it feels right. Another stream of mercy.