And they say homeschoolers don't get socialization... That is the first comment that seems to make it's way out of peoples mouths when they find out you're homeschooling. "How will your kids get to socialize with others?" Let me tell you one thing - instead of my children being comfortable talking to kids their own ages, they're becoming comfortable talking with and playing with kids and adults of all ages. A benefit of homeschooling is actually the socialization. Homeschooling isn't all done in the home. In fact, much of it is done outside of the home. Everywhere we go, the kids are communicating with people of all ages and all walks of life.



This past weekend, my husband and I took a trip down to a awareness event for the homeless. Being an EMT, my husband volunteered his time to do blood pressure checks. I was helping him but soon got into a conversation with a young pregnant woman who was homeless and without any resources. I learned of a local shelter that caters to pregnant women and children and am considering volunteering my childbirth classes over there if they need them. Anyway, we brought all of the kids and they got the opportunity to talk with some very interesting people, some who were homeless by choice and others who weren't. This was a great way to bring a variety of learning experiences together in one day!


Alexis noticed fabric piled up on my craft table and my sewing machine out and has been asking me every day to make her pink dresses and skirts. I'm trying to (secretly) make her some for Christmas. I stumbled across enough fabric to make jumpers for myself and both girls - I'm thinking this might be cute for Christmas. I've never sewn a jumper for myself though, so I'll make theirs first so they can at least match, then I'll give it a go for myself.