I am not one for keeping anything secret for long.

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I am also probably one of the least likely people in the world to say I am even considering this.

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But, right now, I am consumed with a drive to learn all I can, read all I can, and talk to everyone that I can find who has ...

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HOME SCHOOLED their children.

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These are the facts of life for me right now:

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We are in an EXCELLENT school district, with a daughter in an ARTS focus magnet school.

{then why is my little artist STILL-after nearly 2 years- crying nearly every day about school-and not just that -she's begging to just be HOME?}

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I feel we have VERY little quantity OR quality time as a family.

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Due to my hubby's work schedule, about half of the time, the kids see their dad for maybe a few minutes before bed. That's it for the WHOLE day.

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I long to have my children connect more...as friends, and I also long to BE more connected to them.

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SCHOOL SCHEDULES drive us ALL crazy.

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Based on my personal experience, I believe that more harmful socialization is done in school than helpful socialization.

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When I think back to my own school time {not including my college years} I have very FEW positive memories .

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So, right now...I have to admit that I am surprised as anyone by this passion that has overcome me. I am praying for guidance. The thought that has permeated my mind is this:

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"You do not know what God has in store for your family, your own personal development. Having a daughter that needs you in this way may change you and your entire family for the better."

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So I am in the infancy stages of this process. I am just beginning to research. This

article (outside of the technical parts) rings VERY true to what my heart is speaking to me right now. WOW. I can't believe that we might be moving this direction. Life is full of surprises.