Today's my last day before our family reunion road trip. I have so much to do it only makes sense I spend some time blogging right? Actually, I don't want to run the vacuum until after my teenager wakes up.
Why clean before we run away for the weekend? Because our house sitters are my parents. It is a little strange that we have company visiting while we are gone, but this family reunion on my husband's side has been planned for two years, and my parents will still be able to visit with my sister who lives nearby. I'm actually relieved my parents will be here because they can take care of Yumi and our parakeets while we're gone. We'll be able to visit with them after we return from Kansas.
I know the trip will take long, yet go by quickly. It will be 9 hours of driving through Iowa and Missouri, and we'll only get two full days to visit with family before we have to head back. Given that DH has recently started working, it doesn't feel right to ask for too much time off.
Plus financially, this trip will be a hit to our account, but this family reunion means so much to my MIL and my husband's aunt and uncle. If DH were still unemployed, we may have had more time to travel, but the money required to do so would hurt even more. Knowing that DH has work to come back to makes it a little easier to go, knowing we'll have the opportunity to catch up.
I'm going to try and really focus on the adventure of the journey, the time we'll have together cooped up for 9 hours in the car. Its 9 hours my kids can't escape from me! LOL! Actually, I'm betting they sleep most of the way there.
Once we arrive, it will be a pleasure to meet cousins I've never met. I'll keep to my code- no discussions of religion or politics- and our visit should be friendly. DH asked me if I'm ready for the Homeschooling Inquisition. I am. After more than 11 years of learning at home, there is nothing anyone could say to me that would make me regret our decision. I don't feel the need to hide our lifestyle at all because its been working so wonderfully for our family.
I've told the boys, if they are quizzed, they don't have to play along. I told them they could quiz back, but we've decided its best just to say, "I don't feel like taking a test right now. I'd like to enjoy our visit together," and leave it at that.
I'm not really expecting any negative reactions, but what I don't understand is why sometimes people think because you homeschool, you are judging their decision not to. I've never done this. I really feel each family must decide what works best for them. Why are people offended because I chose to follow a different method? Is it because I've rejected what they've accepted? I'm not claiming our way of learning is superior, but I won't hide the fact of how well it works.
I better get moving here before I truly do step up on my soapbox. Maybe if I make breakfast, the teenager will awaken.
6 comments:
Praying you all have safe travels and that you enjoy yourselves in your visit....totally understand in the not knowing why others question our decisions to homeschool....i have never questioned others decisions to send their children to school...it is a family choice that is all.....Enjoy!
I'll keep you in my prayers for safe travel, and I wish you a wonderful reunion trip! Can't wait to hear about it and hopefully see photos!! Hugs. Have fun!
Have a wonderful time on your family reunion trip. Look forward to hearing all about it when you return. Have fun and be safe!
Have fun at family reunion! Can't wait to hear all about it
I hope you have a great time on the reunion and you have a good trip there and backtoo.
Do you know that sometimes I find myself cleaning on Sunday and then I go to work on Monday. I've had a few people wondering why in the world I don't do it for the weekend. I don't know. Usually I vacuum and do such things for the first thing when I get home from work on Friday afternoon but it just depends.
I think you''ll really enjoy your trip. The long ride will actually be fun as well. No, being cramped up in a car for a long time isn't the most comfy thing, but there will be many sites to see along the way!:o)
I feel you're boys are well behaved and very creative and your relatives will see that too. If they do have any questions about your decision to homeschool, I'm sure any negative thoughts will drift away as they get to know you and your family. :o)
Have fun and be careful!
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