Getting into the swing of things

Operation Homeschool is off to a great start. We started in July actually, because it's way too hot to be outside for more than fifteen minutes at a time. Every day Logan does some work in his workbook (I bought him a Kindergarten one rather than a preschool one, because they are pretty much the same), we read two stories (which little brother seems to be enjoying also), we do some chalkboard work, he builds with his legos, and we have an outing. One day a week we go to the library, one day we go to our church co-op, and one day we usually get together with other homeschooling friends. I am amazed at how awesome my little guy is doing. He is hungry to learn, and that makes me happy.

I am guilty of something though: Yesterday was the first day of school for many of our public school friends. I saw so many pictures of little preschoolers in their first day of school outfits holding little chalkboards, and I had a tiny panic attack. It went a little like this:
Oh my gosh, we're really homeschooling. He's not in VPK. We're really doing this. What if this is the wrong decision? What if he hates me someday because I homeschooled him for preschool and he ends up with a complex? What if he resents me? I thought I made the right decision, but everyone else is doing things differently and why couldn't we just do what they did? What am I doing? Who am I to think I can homeschool?!?!?!?

So I texted my beautiful homeschooling friend Christina and freaked out. She is so amazing, she was able to assure me that my kid is going to be fine and to lighten up a little because hey, it's preschool. Seriously, every mom needs a friend like her. Although I am pretty sure she's part robot because her house is always perfect and she's an amazing cook. But I still love her.

I am so excited for all that we are learning this year. I have all sorts of plans for this fall, including making our own ice cream, starting our fall garden and (gulp) helping my friend start a brand new co-op for our church. All while trying to fit in a kitchen remodel, putting our home up for sale, and raising my baby boy, who is also growing up entirely too fast.

I'm very much looking forward to Christmas break!