Edumacation

I am freaked out. I mean, totally, completely, stressed out. When we decided to buy this house, we figured that we would be sending our kids to private school, so it didn't really matter about the school system. Well, now that the time has come to make a decision, it is overwhelming. The amount of money that is spent on private education is just amazing. I am looking at schools close by, schools in Athens, Christian schools, Montessouri schools, & Catholic schools. Honestly, I'm looking at everything but DUI schools and doggie obedience schools.

Yikes. I would love for the boys to go to school in Monroe, but for $1440 per month, I don't see how. There are some choices in Athens for more like $1100-$1200 per month... but they are farther away. There is a choice here nearby that is more affordable, but doesn't fit my beliefs. What on earth are we going to do? My boys are way too smart and way too important to screw this up. I go tomorrow to check out the Montessouri school.

Homeschooling may seem like an option, but I am insanely intimidated by this. First of all, I have a baby. Second of all, with no family nearby I would be setting myself up to have to take all three kids to every grocery store trip, doctor appointment, etc. No alone time. Ever. I don't see how homeschooling jives with getting anything else done... like cooking or cleaning. It would be like running errands with them in the summer... except all year long. With Jeff getting home around 7:00-8:00 or later, I see a nervous breakdown in my future. Maybe with the money saved I could pay for a housekeeper/cook. Beyond that, I don't see how it works. Hats off to homeschoolers everywhere.

Now, I will continue to give myself an ulcer as I compare tuition, driving distances, and crazy religious doctrine on a bunch of places that I cannot afford...