Homeschooling: Hard But Worth It

I have tumbled this around in my head for days as I proposed to get it all out . . .and I have come to this conclusion. Homeschooling is by far one of the hardest things that I have ever done in my life. Well, it stacks up right next to being a mama, in my book. And some days it is actually interchangeable.

If for whatever reason this thought has crossed your mind a time or two lately, please let me reassure you that this is absolutely, 100%, completely normal.

So for the sake of truth telling and honesty, I want to share just a few reasons why this homeschool thing is hard but worth it.

The hardest part about being a homeschooling mama for me is the fact that I am around my children all. the. time. Please do not misunderstand what I mean by this. What I mean is that I am around them in mess, in sickness, in tears, in joy, in emotional chaos, in break through moments, in heartbreak, and so much more. The emotional rollercoaster that is being a mama and a homeschooler results in moments like this:

• When the child that you thought would never read, has read their first complete sentence without assistance. – Pure Joy
• The moment when your oldest child has learned that kid down the street isn’t the best friend that he thought. – Utter Heartbreak
• When math is more tears than understanding and you both just need a break. From math and each other. – Tearful Sadness
• The moment when you realize that there is only 4 years left before your oldest is considered “done” with school. – Shocked Denial
• When errands to the store become school and the kids don’t even notice what you did. – Real Life

With each instance there is a time to direct, re-direct, correct, influence, love, show empathy, show Jesus. So, yes, with each moment that I share with my children, I am overwhelmed with the emotions that I am able to share with them.

I may not always show the best side of myself to them, and I do my utmost to correct my own behavior, apologize, and ask forgiveness. Which in and of itself is so very important in life too.

The very act of living each and every day with these children that I have been blessed with, makes me much more real in their eyes. The more real that I am with them, the more real they will in turn be with me. Bringing me back to the point that this is one of the hardest things I have been 100% committed to in my life.

Is homeschooling hard? Yes. But I am able to lay my burdens at the foot of the cross each night. Knowing that the Lord will bless me with new mercies in the morning.

I can do this homeschool thing. And so can you mama, so can you.

In His Grace.

Callie Domingues is a Christian, wife, mama to 3, homeschooler, baker, blogger, and reviewer. She is a lover of: the truth, books, and coffee. She blogs at Mama’s Coffee Shop Blog and is powered by grace and caffeine.