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The 14 Days of Homeschooling

(tune of "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS")

On the first day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can you homeschool legally?"

On the second day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the third day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the fourth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the fifth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "YOU ARE SO STRANGE! What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the Sixth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "How long will you homeschool, YOU 'RE SO STRANGE, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the seventh day of home school my neighbor said to me, "Look at what they're missing, how long will you
homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you
homeschool legally?"

On the eighth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "Why do you do this, look at what they're missing,
how long will you home school, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they
socialized, do you homeschool legally?"

On the ninth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "They'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at
what they're missing, how long will you home school, YOU 'RE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"

On the tenth day of home school my neighbor said to me, "What about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why
do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you home school, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the eleventh day of home school my neighbor said to me, "I could never do that, what about graduation,
they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"

On the twelfth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can they go to college, I could never do that,
what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can
you homeschool legally?"

On the thirteenth day of homeschool I thoughtfully replied: "They can go to college, yes you can do this, and they can graduate, we don't need the prom, we do it cuz we like it, they aren't missing anything, we'll homeschool forever, WE'RE NOT STRANGE!, We give them P.E., life it self's a test, they are socialized, AND WE HOMESCHOOL LEGALLY!

On the fourteenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How can I get started, why didn't you tell me,
where do I buy curriculum, when is the next conference, WILL PEOPLE THINK WE'RE STRANGE? I think we can do this, if you will help us, can we join P.E. and we'll homeschool legally.

 I am very glad to be homeschooled. And yes, I will be graduating, I am socialized, people think I am strange, I do P.E., I can go to college, I am tested, I will be homeschooled forever, I am not missing anything, I don't care about the prom, and YES homeschooling is legal!!

Homeschooling is the way to go!!

Thanks for stopping by "Daily" at the "Planet"!!
©AmandaDixon2007

Commented by Earthling

LOL! I'm remember reading that last year and it really cracked me up. Thanks for sharing, I needed a laugh!

Let's see, I will go to college (Lord willing), somehow somebody's managed to homeschool me, I plan on graduating, prom--ugh!, we had a reason for doing it, the only thing I'm missing I'm glad I am, I'll be hsed forever, PE is better when it involves chasing little kids around the house, yes I am tested, socialization is not an issue, it's done legally, and I AM SO STRANGE. AND PROUD OF IT!
Haha, yes, I think I've covered it all! lol

Commented by krisjacob

Long and winded but a nice ending too it. ;) Indeed, amusing.

Commented by SeaChel

LOL!!!!! I luved that, thanks for posting it!!! :-D

~Sea

Commented by Anonymous

i haven't posted in a while for you . . . just thinking about you - and loved the chance to "stop by" tonight. praying for you all . . . big hugs! :) misty

Commented by A10B8CM6

Just goes to show that people only think a person is strange when it's out of the norm or their comfort zone. Home school is out of America's comfort zone because of the compulsory school laws for so many years. Hmm...wonder what people thought about forced schooling when it started since forced schooling was out of their comfort zone? Some things are natural like homeschooling and other things not so natural. I laugh at people's ideas against homeschooling. I am studying to be a public school teacher. Why? I have no idea. It's a degree approved by my parents. It takes 4 years, er closer to 5 years really for BS as an elementary teacher. Geez, and they think this to "professionally educate" us. I think after finals I will post a thing about my college's education goals and something I find out that is quite ick. Leave the educating to the "professionals" they say. HAHA, yes, because we know all public school teachers are just "wonderful" and are only teaching their subject. Yeah, right ( roll eyes ). I could go on forever about teachers I had and the unions. They aren't teaching things that help with the students, they want to teach you to be good little consumers. Teachers don't like homeschoolers because you see, there's what a million or more children homeschooling. That's 1 million they can't control. 1 million children that are causing them to lose money. Each time they lose a child, they lose money. And all they need is just a little more money and everything in the system will be fixed... give me a break! Personally I love the idea of homeschooling for the children's sakes. A bonus is that it makes the school system crazy that they can't control our children and by that, freedom wins. This country was founded on freedom, it's time we got more of it. Go homeschooling!

Edited by A10B8CM6 on December 3, 2007 at 9:33 PM

Commented by kittyqueen

I love it! that is so funny! Sorry I haven't commented in so long. I have been so busy I haven't had time to comment!
Luv,
Miss Kitty

Commented by Anonymous

Coming from a background where homeschooling isn't possible, and being a self taught PhD, I can only agree to the statement that 'home school rules". From my point of view, public schooling has only denied me the time and opportunities to do more with my life, and instead of being my <a href='http://montessorimum.com/?p=2117'> ticket </a> to a better life, it proved to be a burden.

Commented by dixiefiddler

That is so cute!! hahaha!!

Have a blessed day,
Sarah

Commented by totustuus

ROFL!!! I think I have seen that before. That is hilarious. I will be singing it. ;-)

Commented by pianolove

Yes, I had a good Thanksgiving.

LOL! I overheard Kris reading that to Katie last night! I wondered where they found it! I'm going to send this to my Grandparents. (I literally overheard them. I was on the piano bench, they were on the floor across the room.)

Last week I was in Wal-Mart and a saw a pink superman winter hat! It reminded me of you!

Heather

Edited by pianolove on December 4, 2007 at 8:07 AM

Commented by H0MEFree

I have heard this before. It is funny.

BTW: you don't have to be a homeschooler to be STRANGE... it just helps. :)

Commented by Vicki

Great post.
Hope all is well, and that you get your other computer back soon!!!

Commented by Grace4God

Amanda,
Wow..that's great! My Daddy actually spoke at my brother's graduation, and he talked about what his kids have missed by homeschooling. I think he got his point across quite well!
And, Congratulations on the baby. Sorry, they're late, I know...
In Christ,
Grace

Commented by quietcajun

LOL... I SANG it to my children. I think it should be the 14 YEARS of homeschooling, not DAYS! It takes a lot longer than 14 days to convince ourselves, much less our neighbors, right?

Commented by Eyebright

You can go and look at the award I gave you, at my blog. I didn't see it already on your blog, I hope you don't have it already!

Commented by Prodoceo

That song is awesome!!!

By the way...I hope you don't mind. I gave you an award...you've received it before...lots of times, but I just couldn't resist. I really appreciate the way that you made me feel like a friend when you visited by blog! Thanks!!

Commented by Prodoceo

It's an award you DON'T have on your sidebar!!! So congrats....a new award for you!

Commented by bassethound

Love it!

Commented by TrickyNikki

Sorry it's been so long!

Anyway. That post/song is SO funny! I liked that.

What have you been up to?

~Nikki

Commented by dixiebeauty

Sorry it's taken me so long to comment back. :)

I really enjoyed "The 14 Days of Homeschooling". It was kinda funny!

My Thanksgiving was great! I'm glad my family got to come up here and spend the week with us. :)

How come you wouldn't recommend the Joshua Harris book? I'm just wondering. It's not likely it'll change my wanting to read it. ;)

I didn't get to go leave a comment on your SuperAngelsblog. :( I didn't have time.

The news? As in, Paulie's got a new little sister? If that's it, the baby is adorable!!! If that's not the news, could you please direct me to it. :D

Well, hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!

lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee

Commented by mandygrace

That is so funny! I think I read it before somewhere else. Yes, homeschoolers turn out normal, just like everyone else in the world. Actually, probably better than the majority. :-)

Have a great day,
Mandy

Commented by DarthYxpu

Hahahah! Right on!

That's funny because when my aunt (Dad's brother's wife) heard that I wasn't going to the prom, she about had a heart attack! Hahaha.

Anyhow, I'm finally replying to all my comments. *jaw drops in amazment*

Mom and the baby are doing just fine! The baby is so cute and if you rub her neck and her cheek just right, she grins at you! Aww, she's so cute. Did I already say that?
I don't think she ever gets one minute to herself. Some one is always holding her.

Haha, anyhow, thanks for the comment. I'm just replying to the comments as I go down the list. So, as I run into more of your comments, I'll just comment back!
:D

-Paulie

Commented by BrielleCostumes

Hello Amanda,
that was great! I loved it.....
That is so true...we have been asked those questions so many times...so that's what made the song so fun.

So how are you doing?
Well I hope you have a wonderful day!

Love,
Brielle

Commented by cherryblossom

Hahahah now imma be singing that all day :D

Love
Julia

Commented by SuperAngel

Anonymous
Thank you for your comment. I really like what you said and totally agree. Just wish more people would see it.
Thanks again!!
Amanda

Commented by Jenna

That just cracks me up! Thanks for the smile. :o )

Commented by belindaletchford

That's so true! Can I use it?

Have a great day,
Jessica

Commented by JessicaLetchford

That's really funny! Can I use it?

Jessica

Commented by JessicaLetchford

Sorry this keeps happening - first I was signed up for Mum, and posted it before I realized that I wasn't logged in - then it keep playing up on me!

Edited by JessicaLetchford on December 16, 2007 at 9:49 PM