Reasons we Homeschool

This is our seventh year homeschooling. Each year we reevaluate to be certain our focus is where it needs to be. We have our reasons written out - so that on the days that not a single worksheet or math equation gets done - we know we are still doing the very best for our children.

Reasons We Homeschool
1. So that our children's faith in God and relationship with Jesus Christ will be so strong that when the secular world tempts them, they will easily be able to resist.

2. So that God will be glorified through our family's actions.

3. So that our family relationships will be strong. When our children have questions about any topic, they will feel comfortable coming to their parents for answers.

4. So that our children can explore and excel in their God given talents and gifts.

5. So that each child may have an individualized curriculum that meets the needs of each personality.

6. So that reading and studying God's infallible Word will become a part of their daily routine.

That is my written list, but there are many more reasons that I love, that I simply don't write down.
The freedom and flexibility to change our schedule whenever we deem appropriate. Such as grandma's having surgery and we need to take care of her. A cousin who hasn't started school yet wants to come spend a few days with us. We want to go visit relatives, or just go on an extended weekend trip.
Whenever I get frustrated because we aren't following the lesson plans I have spent so much time writing out, or when a curriculum that I agonized over just isn't working, I look back on my list to remind myself of the real reasons we are doing this. Nowhere on my list is "to finish so many math problems", or "to get through such-and-such curriculum."
If we have spent zero minutes on math or grammar, but have strengthened our family bond, or explored my children's talents, and have glorified God in some way, then we are meeting our goals.

Thank You, God, for introducing me to homeschooling

A Story by Ash

Here's a sample of what my very creative kids come up with all on their own.

The adventures of Mr. Dragon Miss Cockroach Drill Fist and Hulk Boy


Once upon a time there was a boy named Hulk and he wanted to be a super hero. But his super powered parents would not let him. So he pretended to be one. He called himself Hulk boy. And his brother Drill Fist let Hulk Boy fight him. And Hulk Boy got old enough that his parents let him be a super hero. And he fought and fought and fought so much that he got tired of fighting so he stopped fighting. And started to work out

Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters

Hi – I’m T. But some days I feel like Elastigirl! Always being stretched to my limits or pulled in a hundred different directions. But with God’s help I somehow manage to pull it all together without killing anyone.


I am married to Mr. Incredible. He is truly my superhero. He’s actually a computer geek, er, I mean IT professional. But he looks like Mr. Incredible to me, and he leads this family on lots of great adventures. We have 4 amazing children together.

Oldest daughter is 11 – going on 25. When I asked her what fictional character would best describe her, she picked Teyla Emmagan, from Stargate Atlantis. My first thought was ‘You just want to kick some hiney like she does.’ But the more I think about it – the more I believe she is right. Both DD11 and Teyla are born to be great leaders, able to make difficult decisions while showing great compassion and empathy. And they can both kick some enemy tushy when needed.

Son #1 is Ash Ketchum, “greatest Pokemon Trainer in the world”. My Ash is 8 year old, but wise beyond his years. I know God has great things planned for this young man. He dreams of becoming a builder and an inventor – and is always telling us about ideas he has to improve the world.

Son #2 is 7 years old. He has requested that he be called Rayman, from the Nintendo game of the same name. He makes me laugh. Rayman, like my son, has his own language, which makes perfect sense to him, but no one else. Rayman has some nifty powers – being able to jump incredible distances, and climb insurmountable surfaces, and destroy things by throwing bolts of energy out of his fists. He can even twirl his ears to fly like a helicopter!! DS started doing all these things by 15 months old!! The professionals call these special powers Sensory Processing Disorder, but we just call him son.


And then there’s Princess Buttercup. The Princess is only 6 months old, but she believes the world revolves around her. And we have done very little to convince her otherwise.

Welcome to our strange and wonderful life.