Amazing! - Feb. 18, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

My name is Anna and this gift would be incredible to win!!!! I love homeschooling because I love being with my kids. I love seeing the light bulb moments and all the "firsts." I love that I don't have to contend with the junk that my friends kids come home with from school. I love that my kids are becoming best friends and that they love to spend time together. I love that we can go on vacation on the off season and that we can stay up late on weeknights if we so desire! I really do love home schooling!

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How exciting! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by sevenmeadows

I don't enter many contests, but who could refuse such a beautiful prize! I began homeschooling because of what I hoped it would do for my children, but I soon realized I would benefit from it as much or more than they. I love what homeschooling is making me: more patient, more disciplined and more cautious, to name a few. Someone recently asked me if homeschooling is hard. I said, "Yes. I'm exhausted, but it's an investment." And it's worth it!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

What beautiful books! :) I love homeschooling for many reasons but this year I discovered that my daughter is dyslexic. I love homeschooling because it enables me to teach each of my children with the curriculum that best suits them and we can take our time and make sure she (and my boys of course) really understands each concept before moving on to something new. I also am dyslexic but didn't know until last year. I am loving school with the kids because I am learning so much right along with them. It is much easier the second time around through school! :) ~Shannon http://www.bookreviewfriday.blogspot.com

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I love these books! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

My most favorite thing about homeschooling is the pace. We can blaze through some things, stay put and savor something, we can back up and do it over. Its amazing to be home with these kids everyday! Teresa in NC kburger@ec.rr.com

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Being a Homeschool Mom - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Betty

Lately, what I've loved about being a homeschool mom is learning things for the first time WITH my children. We are all learning together and it is so exciting. I don't know where our family would have been if we had not homeschooled. Homeschooling is something that the Lord put on our hearts and the "forced" interaction and intimacy that it has created between our children and between us and our children has been an unexpected pleasure and blessing. I could go on.... Blessings, Betty

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Why I love homeschooling... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by mrskbrook

How do I love homeschooling, let me count the ways! I love just being with my sons and seeing their hearts. I love being there when they finally "get" a concept. I love that they love each other and see each other as true friends. And I love having time to truly be a family, and not have our time tied up by the requirements of the institutionalized school.

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Shared by ladydusk

I'm just starting out "officially" homeschooling as my oldest is 3, and I love how she begs to "do school" everyday ... even Saturdays :)

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My Favorite Thing About Homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by anamarsy

I love being the one to see the connections my daughter makes as she learns to read and as she enjoys wonderful literature as we read aloud together. I also really love being able to learn along with my children and enjoy books that I did not read as a child. Its a wonderful blessing!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love those little moments I would miss if my kids were in school... cooking, cuddling on the couch with all of the kids reading, and seeing the relationships growing between siblings are just a few. There are so many of those little moments! Gabe

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Oh, what fun! One of my favorite things about being a homeschooling mom is being there when the light pops on in their little heads. You can see it in their eyes when they finally "get" it. :) Blessings, Mrs. C http://riverbend-ramblings.blogspot.com

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What a giveaway! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love that my children are not growing up to be strangers to us as parents. mrsdluxe@gmail.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is seeing the relationship between my kids (although we do have our moments) and between my kids and those who are younger than them. I often get comments from other moms about how sweet my kids are to their little ones, especially my 7 year old son who loves little boys and takes time to play with them. It's a constant reminder of my misconception of the socialization argument, which was my biggest argument against homeschooling several years ago. My, how things change! Amberly www.momentsamidmesses.blogspot.com

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What I Love about Homeschooling... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by deovolente

Just one thing??? Ummm...I love the fact that my life is not dictated by a school's schedule. But that's just the TIP of the iceberg...!!! Rachel Allison

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Contest for non-US resident? - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Delci

I'm not from US, but Singapore, and wonder if I qualify. But, that is not important even if I don't. Will still love to share why I love homeschooling. I love being with my children, to see them grow, to see them smile, to see them cry, to see them fall and learn from their mistakes. In times to come, they will have their own career, family, and children. That will be the time when I will have to let them go. For them, the simple pleasure of life, is enjoying the beautiful gift that God has blessed us with.

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oops, typo - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Delci

Sorry, a minor correction to my post above. What I really meant is: For NOW, the simple pleasure is to enjoy the gifts that God has given us. So sorry for the typo.

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Why I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Simply put, its fullfilling and my children get the privaledge to include God in their work. God isn't allowed in public schools and my children have no place where God isn't welcome.

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hi - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by byourlove1

I would love to win these! I love everything about homeschooling, just knowing that I have my children home with me learning about everything makes me feel wonderful. I love that we CAN start our day with the Bible, that we can enjoy learning and be protected from things we don't need to be around! Praise God for it! Let us never take it for granted. Angela

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What a wonderful gift! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by TribeMommy

I love homeschooling for so many reasons! Seeing them learn to read, hearing their excitement as they discover something new, being able to teach the way they learn, seeing the olders and youngers loving each other... www.burroughstribe.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

What beautiful books! I would LOVE to have them for our kids. Why do I love homeschooling? I love the fact that I know what my son is learning and am there to make connections with him between what we're learning in school and the real world. I love being able to see him finally get it for the first time (eg. reading). I love spending quality time with just him each morning while the little ones are busy with their own tasks. There's many more...but you only asked for one! Jaclyn A.

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Books!!!!!!!!!!! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by jennifer

Just enjoying the kids all day long is the best thing about homeschooling. I can't imagine sending them off for 14,000 hours, yes that is how many hours they would spend in school K-12, and only having and hour or so a day with them. Priase God for freedom! Jennifer jlanthony@sbcglobal.net

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Can't Wait to really get started! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I am just starting. I have 2 children who are preschool/kindergarten age right now and a 3 month old. I love spending time with them and getting to know them. I love seeing them learn new things and the excitement they get from learning. My oldest has just begun to read. It is such a thrill! And I really, really love the fact that my husband and I are the ones who will shape their character, not other children or teachers who don’t share our faith and values. I know there will be tough seasons ahead, but I look forward to being my children's teacher. I just can't imagine letting anyone else have that privilege! Merri, in Thailand, but will be coming home in one week to the US for our first visit since moving—Yippee!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Jennie Lou

I enjoy watching my children follow their interests in depth and develop their God-given talents.

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Shared by Jackie

How beautiful! I love homeschooling my preschooler because I don't miss anything...I see her every smile, jump, and get every hug. :-)

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Playing with paper's sitcker's & scissors - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Dana

seems a bit shallow of a reason. So I won't say that's what I love about hsing. I do really love it when I am reading out loud and the kids are motionless, suspensful, and then breakout in a scream or fit of laughter. Gives me goosebumps everytime.

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books?!?!? woo hoo! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

why i love being a homeschooling mama... simply being with my children more than i would if they were in school. they are such a delight!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

oops! that comment above was from me, stacy, from with great joy! ~stacy

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why I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by The Cheerio Queen

I love homeschooling because I love being around my children! I love being the one who sees them "get it", or being there if they want someone to cuddle and read with. I love that they are very close now and when my daughter was first in public school she was not close with her brothers except on vacation breaks. I love the fact that they don't get sick as much anymore and I love that they are learning to love learning. Jenna www.thecheerioquenn.blogspot.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by CandaceC

Oh how I love being a homeschooling mom...let me count the ways! :) I could go on and on...though of course, I have my hard days as well! What I love most...hmmm, probably getting to spend the day with my children reading, learning, making memories, doing fun crafts...things I would not get to do with them otherwise. Seeing them learn new things. Seeing all their milestones - educational ones and non-educational ones. There is nothing like hearing your firstborn read her first book to you!! :) Candace

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I love being a homeschool Mom because... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Lori in IN

I love to see the lightbulb go off when they finally get 'it', whether it's reading or a new math concept. I love that for the most part we love being together as a family and don't 'need' others to be happy. Lori

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Wow! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by jkk

Those books are beautiful. That's one of my many favorite thing about being a homeschool mom - all the GREAT BOOKS! Mostly though I love being the one who gets to see all of the "light bulb" moments. I can't imagine giving that joy to someone else. jkkyker77@yahoo.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Rebeca

I love getting to be the one who is with my precious children, teaching, loving, knowing what they're interested in and what they're learning. I love seeing their milestones and watching them learn and grow in the context of our family. Thanks, to you and the Bluuedorns, for such a wonderful contest- I've always loved Johanna's illustrations!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love that I can be with my kids when the light bulb of discovery goes on. I love that I can witness their growth and maturity. I even love that as I am with them constantly that the Lord uses the difficult times to grow me up in him. Susan

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Something I love about being a homeschooling mom - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I have home educated seven unique learners and am very thankful that I am able to use the methods from which they learn their way, at their own pace.

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The Best Part.... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

is getting to be with my kids everyday. Seriously, I love hanging out with my girls. I could not even imagine being away from them 6 hours every day. Crazy! howiesgal

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Shared by Nicki

I simply love being with my children! I also love that I get to witness all of their 'ah-ha!' moments. livinginmymind@sbcglobal.net

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love homeschooling because I LOVE being with my children!!! I thank the Lord so often for the wonderful, incredible blessing of teaching them at home academically and foremost spiritually. I can't imagine if I had to part with them every day for the whole day! Thank you for this opportunity to receive such great books! Heather chherman5@msn.com

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What I love... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

So far what I love is being able to be there when they "get it" (whatever it is) and sharing in their excitement. You know the way their eyes light up and they grin from ear to ear and there might even be some jumping around - that type of thing.... So far :)

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that was me.... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

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Why I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Amy

I love homeschooling, and am very thankful for the opportunity to homeschool our children. I love it because of the security it provides for our children, for the opportunity to teach them about God and the Bible, for getting to watch them as they understand a new concept, and for the opportunity for them to learn more about a subject if interest dictates. Sometimes I don't love this part when it's in the moment, but I also appreciate how much I learn about my own sin and character defects through being with these precious little people all day.

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why I love being a homeschool Mom - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by paige

This is my first year homeschooling: 4th grade, 2nd grade, K and a preschooler. I knew what God was asking us to do, I just couldn't have imagined the blessings. I love how the relationship with my 9 yo dtr has changed, so that her most frequent comment to me is " I love talking with you, Mom. I know that I can tell you anything." I love seeing my 8 yo son's imagination take off, so now he is not just looking for the right answer, he is asking "Why is that the right answer?", and his best friend is his brother. I love having been the one to unlock the door of reading for my 5 yo son. For getting to be the one who gets a 'high five' when he sounds out a hard word. For being the one who gets to have the conversation with him about why it was important that Jesus shed His blood for him. I love that my preschool daughter thinks her siblings rock because they play with her, and they think she rocks because she tells them 'good job' when they have done well on their schoolwork. I love that they get the best of me, and I get the best of them (well, most days that is!!) because we are home together, not all spread apart for 8 hours a day. I love that the "principal" of the school prays for us and we get to share in the struggles and triumphs. And I love that I will never look back and say, "Gee, I really regret all that time I spent with my kids. What a waste." That no matter the choices they may make as adults, that we have brought them up in the way they should go, without an 'if only' or regret to be had. That is why I love being a homeschool Mom. TGBTG

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What I Love About Being A Homeschool Mom - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Paula (heartyworks.blogspot.com)

I love BEING with my kids. Not just the everyday of having them here in the same house with me. But the actual enjoying and experiencing life WITH them. We share so much and learn so much TOGETHER. After my husband, they are my best friends.

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

We're just getting started on this homeschooling journey, with a preschooler, a toddler and baby, and there are so many things I love, from teaching the memory verses and hymns to reading great books all snuggled up on the couch to discussing the difference between the forest and the woods with our 3 yo and laying in bed practicing rhyming before bed! Mandi hopingandpraying.blogspot.com

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Just one thing? - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Copperswife

It's hard to name just one thing I love about being a homeschooling mom, but how about this....I get to read beatifully illustrated children's books right out loud, voices and everything, every day!!!

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My family is my life :) - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by solidrockhomeschool

I love being a homeschooling mommy :) It affords me the opportunity to make mistakes and to request forgiveness in humility and the time to try to correct the mistakes. I can go to God with my children and we can cling to him together during those times. I get to be with my "babies" all day and night in sickness and in health. We live together, we love together and we learn together. ~ Rachel

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It's a fun journey! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I'm Daniele and I enjoy the opportunity to relate to my children throughout the day. To learn together and laugh together...enjoying each step of the journey, even in our struggles. It's an experience I'm not ready to trade in yet.

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Loving it! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love being at home with my children. It is a definite challenge many days but I wouldn't want it any other way. I enjoy having fun with my children. Seeing them learn things for the first time is priceless. Sarah deadwylers@netscape.net

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by crazybusy

How generous! Can't pass up a try at this! :) Plain and simple, I love being a homeschooling mom because I love being and learning with my children! Love, Alyssa

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Reason I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

There are so many... I love to homeschool my children because by having them home under our instruction, we are able to teach them all day about how to serve our Lord. It isn't always fun & is a lot of work but the fruit is so worth the effort! Oh, and my name is Heather

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love homeschooling my seven children because we have the chance to spend time with my husband. He is a firefighter who works shift work. Homeschooling allows us the precious time together as a family. The memories we're creating are such a blessing!! Michelle L

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by momco3

I love that I am the one who gets to embody God's grace to my children... and that when I mess up and ask forgiveness, they offer it back to me.

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Beautiful Books - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

We're just starting out with homeschooling, but I love that we can pick materials we use and especially that we can include beautiful books, whether in illustrations or content. The Bluedorn books certainly qualify as beautiful books.

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Why I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by 4forHisglory

Before we brought our boys home from public school, I prayed that they might be mighty men for God. Since we started homeschooling, I have begun to understand better my God-given role in that process. I delight not only in watching them grow in wisdom as they study, but especially as I watch them tend to laundry, cooking, and chores, (and one another) and think to myself how BLESSED their wives will be to have them one day. Thank God for this priviledge!

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The list is so long!!! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by baronsgirl

The thrill of homeschooling is just too awesome for me to bear, sometimes. Yes, there are frustrations and struggles, but...I, the Mommy, get to the be the one guiding my children, teaching them from a Biblical perspective through all subjects. I get to be there when the light bulb goes on and they "get" something new! I get to read, cuddle, play, run errands and do chores at home, all along teaching them life skills that I never really properly learned growing up. As I said...my list is too long to post, but I am just so grateful that the Lord has allowed me the privilege of homeschooling my precious children! And that He gives me the grace to do it...(and blogs like yours, which have provided SO much encouragement along the way!!!). Many blessings to you and yours in Christ, Jodie

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book contest/what I love about....... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love sharing my hobbies with the children, and of course good books. It has been especially dear to me to see my teens, and young adult children share a love for the things I love.

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oops! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I guess if I actually want a chance to win I should say that the above anonymous comment is from AmyB You know where to find me!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by AussieinAmerica

What a wonderful prize ! My name is Stacy...I love being a homeschool mom because I can see my children flourish every day. I am serving God in raising the gifts he has given me (on loan). I enjoy the kisses and hugs and the sparkle in the eye as the “get it”. I don’t have sit at home and wonder what they are doing - I know! Homeschooling is a wonderful opportunity to put our love into action. It is something I would not trade for anything.

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Why I love homeschooling - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

There are so many reasons I love homeschooling my children. One of the the top ones would have to be that I get to learn so much more than I did when I was in school...my children can go with me on errands that they wouldn't other wise be able to...I have the freedom to include our LORD and Savior in every subject that is taught...we can sleep in when we've had a late night...I get to kiss the principal :))...the children get to see me learning...it has made my children some of my best friends...I love that homeschooling has taught me to be more patient, humble, that the LORD has used it to draw me closer to himself..and so many more things. Thanks for the great contest! The books are truly beautiful. Rebecca VE mdrtvan@c-i-service.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

What a wonderful offer! Thank you; and I want you to know how much I have learned and gained through your blog and website. One of the best things about homeschooling for us is how close our family has become--I can see how close we all are, especially when I see how other families can be so distant from each other and seem like everyone in the house is living different lives! Our family does just about everything together, and my children don't know any different. I don't think the younger ones even know that there are families out there that don't do things together. Anyway, I love my family and thank God for them and for the opportunity to be able to be with them all the time!

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What a gift! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Shawna

There are so many things to love...I love the freedom homeschooling affords.

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Oops! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I forgot, my name is Jessica P.; I left the anonymous message about our family being close and loving my family, etc....

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love so many things about homeschooling, even though we just started this year with my 4-year old. I love being the *first* one to explain to her the many things that we take for granted as general knowledge. It's a big, wonderous world out there as far as a young child is concerned! Everything is so exciting and new! Their minds are so fresh. I think another reader already said this, but I, too, love that I don't have to wonder what my children are doing all day away from me. I love that my 3 month old has 2 playmates who have lots of time to love him to pieces! I love that my girls have the time to learn how to care for a baby and run a household by watching/helping me through my daily routine. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win this set of books! Several of them have been on my wish list for a *long* time! ~Anna www.wheremytreasureis.wordpress.com

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I love - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by JOdi-FL

I love that I can travel 3,400 miles in 8 days in a car with my 7 kids ranging in age from 16-2 (without my husband, who sadly, had to work) and we still like each other at the end of the trip. prayed for you, and your pregnancy, btw, Kendra, when I was doing all that driving!

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Oh Yes, Please! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

These books are so beautiful, and I drool over them everytime I see them on a website! :o) I am Rachel, and one thing I love about homeschooling is that I can guard my children's hearts. God gave my hubby and I the verse Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." and we use it as our theme verse for our homeschool. OK, I can't say just one reason... another one is that I literally can teach our children when we sit at home and walk along the road, or lie down or get up! Oh, I could go on, but I better stop!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by NancyinCA

Hi Kendra, One of my favorite parts of being a homeschooling mom has been getting to be there when my kids "click" with reading. Reading is one of my favorite activities, and it has been thrilling to see them connect with books...crying at a sad ending, laughing at funny parts, having to read aloud a particular moment just because they had to share it with someone. Thanks for hosting such a fun contest! :)

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My favorite thing... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by supersusie

is just spending time with my kids and the flexibility we have.

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

My oldest is only 4 so we've just begun our homeschooling journey. I love her delight in books and her eagerness to discover the truth in God's Word. She is quite the little teacher herself as she passes everything she knows (and even things she doesn't quite know!) on to her little sisters. I would love to add these beautiful books to our collection! Erin www.tomorrowsmemories.blogspot.com

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Shared by Anonymous

I love that we're all together and that I know what's going on with my kids instead of having to catch up at the end of the day. Shannon Miller www.idylwild.blogspot.com

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Shared by Anonymous

My oldest is only three, but I know that homeschooling involves teaching her to love learning, and I am having so much fun doing that already! Amy amy@mjbest.com

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I love being a homeschooling Mom!! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Elyse

I love the flexability that homeschooling gives me - I don't have to wake the baby to go and pick someone up from school and I can schedule doctor's appointments whenever works for our family, not according to the school schedule down the street.

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I can't imagine... - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

...missing out on that first "aha!" in learning to read, or seeing my oldest 'practice reading aloud' to her sister as they cuddle up on the couch. Just amazing. www.aspiringtosimplicity.blogspot.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Honeybee

Today I knew that one thing I most love about homeschooling is sharing air with my children. Just being in their presence shows me the goodness of the Lord every moment, good or bad. Blessings, Melissa http://livinglifebetweenthetrees.blogspot.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

To be totally honest, the thing I love most is how much I AM LEARNING!! I also love being with my kids everyday. I feel like I missed so much growing up. I only hope my love for learning is actually rubbing off on them Sally(mom to 4)

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Wow I would love to win these books! One of my favorite things about homeschooling is when I say it is time for school and they jump up shouting for joy because they enjoy it so much! Charlsie michaelswadley@yahoo.com

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fun! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Quinne

Hi Kendra :) Thanks so much for another great contest! What I love about being a hs mom? So many things!! But my favorite is being there, not missing the daily tiny (huge) moments of my sweeties' lives... knowing what they are thinking and feeling, growing and discovering together, walking with the Father with them, the delight of really seeing them and knowing them. So much! Love to you, Q

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by Tara

I love that my kids are still curious enough to ask questions and that I am around to answer them at the time, while it is still important to them.

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fun! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by CH

Eager to see just how high the comments go! CH

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fun! - Feb. 19, 2008

Shared by CH

Eager to see just how high the comments go! I delight that home education affords the heart's desire to raise up our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, to talk with them when they rise up and lie down and walk about the day the ways of the Lord and His Word. ssy1@Juno.com CH

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Shared by homeskoolmom

I love homeschooling because I never "have to" put my children on a big yellow bus and cry all day because they are away from me. I love being able to take a vacation in February or September, or taking the day off just for fun. I love knowing that they are learning more about God and so, so many other things that they would never learn from the government. What a great contest! Thanks! Christine

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

My favorite thing about homeschooling my children is seeing them develop deep interests and relationships in the Lord. I am with them all day long to weave scripture into their lives, helping them understand how the ways of the Lord work in our daily lives. I am there to keep them encouraged and from loosing faith when it may seem that God has forgotten them or doesn't care. I am with them to pour truth into their minds when the enemy is prowling about, looking to snatch them away.

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by http://meeshmeeshwawatoosie.blogspot.com/

I forgot my contact name. My entry starts as..."My favorite thing about homeschooling my children is seeing them develop deep interests and relationships in the Lord."

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by 4sweetums

I love being a homeschool mom for so many reasons but you asked for only one. I love being a homeschool mom because 3 of my kids have special needs and medical problems and home homeschooling allows me the flexability to help my childrens' hearts and spirits through difficult procedures without having to worry how many days of school they are missing. Blessings, Dawn

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Such lovely prizes! - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

As a homeschooling Mom I am so blessed homeschooling my children. We have our many challenges, but I wouldn't trade this "character training" for anything else...in me as well as them. Even with my children home it seems they are growing up so fast that if I blink I may miss it, and I am so grateful that they love each other and are each other best friends (ages 11 down to 2). Roberta blogofroberta.blogspot.com debtor2mercy@gmail.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by momanna98

I love homeschooling because I love sheltering my children!! YUP! I love that my children are still innocent. I love being able to teach them what we believe and not letting someone else raise my children. I could go on, as I'm sure you know, but I'll stop. ;-) Momanna98

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Thank you! - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by ElCloud

I love being home with my children daily. I love watching them interact with each other. I love seeing my older children read to the younger children, play with them, teach them. I love knowing that my children are best friends with each other. I love knowing that their lessons are from a Biblical worldview. I love being able to work at their pace. I love being able to take time off when the flu hits our home. I love life-learning, and sharing it with my children. I love that going to the library is still one of their favorite things to do. I love snuggling up and reading with my children. I love being their mom, and their teacher. April

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Time - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Kristen

I love the time with my little ones. Seems I will blink and they will be grown with families of their own. How precious this season of life! Kristen empressks@yahoo.com

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Homeschooling - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Jennifer McMaster

I love homeschooling my children because I don't miss out on any of their new accomplishments, abilities or interests; I am right there with them!

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What I love about being a homeschool mom... - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Michelle W.

Quieting a fussy newborn, potty training and teaching algebra--all at the same time :-) Watching the 4yo and 2yo play church and call each other "Mother" and "Father" Learning all the things I don't remember learning in school Gathering on my bed to read the Bible and sing before we start the day I could go on and on

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contest! - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Julie

I love getting to have all three meals around my table with my family EVERY DAY! julie http://accidentalpastorswife.blogspot.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by 4kiddos4me

I love homeschooling because it is an amazing blessing to be with my kids each and every day. To not only watch them grow, but to be an integral part of them becoming the people God created them to be.

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

What I love about being a homeschool mom? Being with my kids. That simple. Growing up my parents were painfully clear that my sibling and I were an inconvienence to them, and we were parked in daycare at an early age. I can't imagine not being the first one to see my son write his name or sound out his first word. I love sitting at the front window helping my 4 and 5 year olds count the different kinds of birds that come to our feeder. And I especially love starting our mornings eating breakfast all together, practicing our memory verses and then starting our school day with worship. I really do have the best job in the world. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to reflect on why I homeschool. Tracy M tmachen@gmail.com

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love being at home - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

One of my favorite things so far has been to see my daughter begin reading. I love reading and I hope she will someday love it too. Thanks for having such great contests, too. Alicia B in Mo

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What I love about Homeschooling - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Heather Crosswhite

Homeschool is...LIVING...LIFE!! LIFE is using each interactive moment together with PURPOSE. A purpose for their future and ultimately...eternity. My children are my best friends and treasures given by a Glorius God!! I love LIVING...LIFE with them!

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Entering The Giveaway! - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Dawn

I'd like to be entered pretty please! I prayed quietly, well sometimes loudly but mostly quietly LOL for years (8 years to be exact) that my husband and I would be of the same mind in regards to homeschooling. I thought it best, he did not so I deferred to him. At the end of this last school year our children had just ended the 7th, 5th, and 2nd grades and I had enrolled our 5yo for Kindergarten. When I enrolled our 5yo the Lord gave me great peace about it, which shocked me, why would the Lord give me such peace NOW? Now I know why I had such peace. In June of this year the Lord burdened my husband's heart about it and he said, they aren't going back - not now, not ever and we have been joyfully homeschooling our children since August. So back to your question...what do I love about being a homeschooling mom? I love that the Lord has blessed me with this honor, this duty, this absolute privilege to educate our children and raise them up in the Lord. I will never, ever take it for granted. I love the time I get to spend with my children each day, I love teaching them something new and seeing their precious eyes sparkle in delight. I love that it's no longer just a dream to homeschool someday, but my reality today! I love that I am the one who is teaching them what the Lord would have them know, instead of what others think they should know. And lastly I love that the 8 of us total in our household (and one sweet blessing on the way as well) are all learning together! Praise the Lord! Sorry I didn't mean for this to be a novel, but when you asked that question I just couldn't leave the story out of it. Blessings, Dawn http://huffmasterfamily.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Hello. My name is Lisa. I love homeschooling my children because it gives our family the opportunity to live as a FAMILY. I love seeing my children delight in each other and see each other as their peer group, their friends. I am glad that I do not have to send my children off to another building for hours every day. I enjoy learning subjects with them, knowledge I would not be learning if I didn't homeschool them. I love being able to kiss and hug my children throughout the day and most of all, be able to teach them about our Lord! Thank you for reading my comments and blessings to your family!

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Why I love homeschooling - Feb. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

There are too many things I love about homeschooling. I love watching my children grow to know the Lord more everyday. I love discipling them in the ways of the Lord. I love watching the delight when they learn something new. I love being able to be patient with them when they are struggling to learn something. I love praising them when they finally get it. I love learning with them and their faces when Mom doesn't know the answer lol! I love watching their friendships grow as we learn something together. I love having 8yos that would rather spend all night in the cold watching a lunar eclipse than watch tv. I love everything about it. Thanks for entering me into your fab contest. Those books are AMAZING. My email is: kimchristensen@hughes.net Thanks so much. *pick me pick me* lol! Kim

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by Marni

There are so many things to love about homeschooling! Having my children with me all day, watching them develop those sweet relationships with their siblings, being there for each opportunity to be Jesus to them, being able to disciple them all day, being the one who taught them to read, and watching their eyes light up proudly when they do. To be able to spend these short years with them daily before they marry and move out. As my oldest one prepares to graduate in May, to be able to see that I really didn't ruin her either! (I was really worried about that the first couple years!!)

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Thanks for such a wonderful contest! There are several reasons I love homeschooling, but one that stands out to me is that I love it when one of my kids comes running to get me because there is a really, really neat bird at the window...just like the one we've been reading about...or when we are watching a movie and the recognize the music or artwork! It pleases me to know that God has given me this opportunity to enrich their lives!! Ok,ok...maybe that's more than one reason! lol!! Jenny-up the hill http://www.academyupthehill.com

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The best of being a homeschooling Mom - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by cvanarts

The are just beautifully illustrated books and an inspiration to my daughter(Angela). I love homeschooling because it is flexible. It helps us cater our teaching to our children's uniqueness, freeing us from State imposed curriculum. It is a means of our sanctification from God--we teach but we also learn from the process. Lastly, it is the only way we can disciple our children - where our aim is the heart. There is no other place it can done but at our homes. Cristy V.

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What I Love - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love seeing those little moments when they just really get something we have been studying. A "light bulb moment" so to speak. Their eyes light up and their smile is huge. Who would want to miss out on those? :) Tracy www.evanspatch.wordpress.com homekeeper4him@att.net

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Emergent writing is my favorite! - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by SOURBlessed

Right now I am enjoying decoding "pirat stuf", messages to "look on back" etc... I love it when they crack the code so to speak. I spent years teaching other peoples children to read and write. Now I have the sweet reward of teaching and watching my own! ~Sandi

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by Monique in NJ

Kendra, I love your blog. I love homeschooling because it has knit our family together. We all grow in the Lord together and learn together. I will never forget the first time my son read a paragraph out loud to me and I realized I TAUGHT HIM HOW TO DO THAT!! What a blessing.

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What I love about homeschooling - Feb. 21, 2008

Shared by Kat

What I love most about homeschooling is the discipleship aspect. It's an incredible privilege to be able to mold a child for service to his Creator and teach him his proper relationship to a Holy God and His creation. I love that homeschooling and discipleship are one... that the glory of God can be seen in all that He has created and all that He has done throughout history. It is a pleasure to teach little ones to "bring every thought captive unto the obedience of Christ" not just in the spiritual but in all that God has revealed.

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 22, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love learning with my children everything I didn't learn in public school, and I especially love all the learning that goes on as we cook, clean, and just live our lives from day to day. They couldn't get that kind of learning away from home. Bless you! Christy

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contest! - Feb. 22, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Hello, I'd love to win these beautiful books! Hmmm... something I love about being a homeschool mom: Watching my children learn to do things I thought I would have to sit down and "teach" them. Recently my 5 year old and 3 year old boys (I also have a 2 year old girl and another little one due at the end of March) have gained some neat skills that I had set aside to focus on in another season. It's been a difficult pregnancy in some respects so we've tried to keep our expectations lower and our cuddle-on-the-couch times frequent but in the meantime, these boys have just taken off and learned a whole bunch of reading skills on their own. So fun to watch! Oh, and thank you for your blog. I don't often comment but I am a frequent visitor and have been repeatedly blessed by your writing and what you share. thanks! rebecca m

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My favorite thing... - Feb. 22, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

There are a myriad of things I really enjoy about homeschooling, but I love the fact that when we are having a crazy day we can grab a book and pile on the couch and relax and learn at the same time!!!!! When mama is tired and her feet hurt or she is just too pregnant to want to move we can learn in a very comfortable position. Reading aloud is definitely my favorite part of homeschooling. Megan in Massachusetts

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 22, 2008

Shared by Kathy

Technically, I'm not a homeschooling mom yet. My daughter is 3. But it's never to soon to start planning! Hard to pick which thing will be my favorite, but I'm attracted to being able to choose your own schedule and pace, learning what and how best suits your child, learning along WITH my child and just the time of bonding and staying close with my sweet girl. Can't wait to start doing preschool next year! :)

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 23, 2008

Shared by Hollie

I love homeschooling because of my children. It is wonderful to invest in their lives, being able to see all of their growth, and have the closest relationship I can with them. And the relationship they have together is so much better than when my oldest was in school. It is all about building relationships with each other and the Lord. Hollie sweetlouison@sbcglobal. net

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 23, 2008

Shared by genamayo

My name is Gena. What I love most about being a homeschool mom is getting to see my children learn--seeing the lightbulb turn on--being the first to see it! (There are many other things, too, such as getting to learn so much myself and having fun with my children!) --Gena

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What I love about being a homeschool mom - Feb. 23, 2008

Shared by Lilangels

THere are many things that I love bout being a homeschooling mom. It's so hard to narrow it down to just one. I guess the one that covers the most things would be the fact that when my kids learn something new or finally "get it" after hours and sometimes days, of teaching them I'm the one that gets to see their faces shining!! I love knowing that I'm the one that gets that joy from them not some stranger. Debby

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What I love - Feb. 23, 2008

Shared by ltjewel

What I love about being a homeschool Mama is being able to take field trips to the zoo on slightly drizzly, warm days. (the freedom) Amy http://homeschoolblogger.com/bowofbronze

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 24, 2008

Shared by keelie97

I love being able to see the light bulb moment when my daughter learns something new, and the time we get to spend together learning new things. I love not having to get everyone ready in the mornings, loading them all up in the cold to drop Chloe off at school, and I love that we have the freedom to keep our children home where they belong and teach them our values, and teach them about our wonderful Savior. Oh and did I mention I love the fact that learning scripture is apart of school!! Keelie Carpenter

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Reading Aloud - Feb. 24, 2008

Shared by Murdockb

What I really, really love about homeschooling is reading aloud. I love being able to share the stories with them. Last week, we read "The Cabin Faced West." I remember reading this book when I was little! The Bluedorn's book was, and is, very encouraging to me that reading aloud is soooo important in the early years.

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I love to homeschool... - Feb. 24, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

because I love being around my children all day long. I love that we know each other so well and that we don't have self esteem issues that stem from the school yard hiearchy. Thanks for this opportunity. Elizabeth

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Contest - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

As a new homeschooling mom of a to-be-kindergartener and a preschooler I just love watching my kids learn something new for the first time, it's hard to imagine giving that joy to someone else. JennInSeattle djronco@clearwire.net

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by boysrus

Thank you for this contest! What I love most about being a homeschool mom is the opportunity to really KNOW my children - and for them to really KNOW eachother. blessings, Dee Edited by boysrus on Feb. 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM

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Books - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Rachel

They look like beautiful books! Thanks! Rachel http://kiddiesinthesun.blogspot.com/

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Christine

What a fun contest, Kendra! I love being able to raise my children up for the Lord (only with His Help, of course) I love having them with me daily. I treasure the reading times on the couch, the hugs and kisses, and Bible memory time. Blessings! Christine www.christine-mary.blogspot.com

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

What I enjoy the most about being a homeschooling mom is learning alongside my children, whether academics or life in general. Lois http://dinghome.net

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Sue/ Pgh, Pa

I love being with my children...I would miss them so much if they weren't here! I love when they "get it"...and I get to be the one to share it with them! I love drinking hot cocoa in front of the fireplace, while learning...teaching my daughters...watching my son learn from his father...and the blessing of our whole family being able to love, learn, live and laugh together all day everyday! I love tailoring their individual educations to the Lord's leading for each of my very individual children...knowing that it is better than anything curriculum that I could come up with! And, last but certainly not least...I love and rest in knowing that I am in my Father's will and that He will equip me and bless our efforts! Nothing is done in my own strength!

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Untitled Comment - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love the close family relationships we have formed through homeschooling. -Jenna

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things i love about being a homeschool mom... - Feb. 25, 2008

Shared by MarlaMom

I love having my children underfoot. The (few) days that a friend has whisked them away for the day to give me a little free time were lonely and unproductive. I love my oldest daughter's hilarious sense of humor. I love my second oldest's desire to serve so readily and help her younger siblings. I love how my six-year-old son wants to pray immediately when he hears that someone is sick, dying, or sad. My almost four year old is so inquisitive, verbal, sweet, and smart, and my one year old son is adorable. If I wasn't a homeschool mom - I would be cheated out of truly knowing my children. I'm blessed.

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Homeschool - Feb. 26, 2008

Shared by mrsschiffman

I'll try to keep it short, but I would have to say what I love best is being able to see firsthand "discovery" in their eyes and voices! To see them love learning and the excitement they display when they learn something new. I would hate to miss all that!

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Contest - Feb. 26, 2008

Shared by Bahamahomeschooler

oh there are so many things that I love about being a homeschooling mom. I love spending every day with my kids. I love being there when they learn new things. I love reading the Bible daily with them. I love being a "real" family. Hope I win. I love these books. I have them all but the Greek one. Heidi Jo kemp

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What I love about homeschooling! - Feb. 26, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I love the opportunity to get to know my kids and to teach them what is really important to us as Christians. I also love being able to make our own schedule and to learn along with them! Tammy

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thoughts - Feb. 26, 2008

Shared by angelnavywife

I am Angel :) I love being able to get messy with them, and learn right along with them! I love rewarding a child with hugs instead of stickers. And best of all doing