Picture Day!

It was Picture Day at our little school house!  We have been having a great time in school this year.  Actually, that was a major understatement.  The truth is, my little "hybrid school" idea is going better than I ever dreamed it would.  The kids are learning so much, they are making some really good solid friendships, and their souls are thriving.

Last week, while doing their assignments, the five kids were discussing which VeggieTales song was their favorite.  Even though they enjoy the show, this would have been squasked out of them the first week of typical school.  "You watch baby stuff!", I can just hear it now.  This morning, Addison was teaching Anna how to do division problems.... before school.... while they were still at our house.  I have to write "No practicing piano until everyone is awake" on our white board at night.  While taking individual pictures of each kid today, I had the other four make up songs, off the tops of their heads, about the life cycles of different insects.  Although I cannot remember the entire song, Addison ended his hilarious song about bees with "...and bees die after they sting you... SO... they have to watch their temper!"  At home, there is chaos, there are diapers, there are dishes.  Twice a week, there is nothing but learning all. day. long.

Call it "sheltered".  Call it what you will.  I call it "beautiful".