Overcoming Obstacles. The beginning of my homeschool blogging!

Jenna's First Day of School June 2013
(3 Years 4 Months Old)

 I have entertained the idea of blogging about our family's homeschool journey for quite some time. There have been a few reasons for why I've always decided against it though. 

1. Time: Blogging takes time. It takes effort, energy, and writing skills that I'm not quite sure I possess.

2. Interest: Let's be honest... Do people really want to come visit a blog where all I do is brag about how brilliant my kids are and all the wonderful things we're doing?

3. Avoiding Conflict: Our homeschool journey is unique because my daughter is MUCH younger than your average child in school (public, private, or homeschooled). 

So what should I do about it?

1. Time. I always feel like I don't have time to blog. But it really comes down to priorities. Right now the kids are both in nap time and I've decided instead of laying around watching my new favorite TV show (Gran Hotel - It's like a Spanish version of Downton Abbey with a few murders tossed in for good measure) I could use this time for something a bit more productive.

2. Interest. My blog is just starting and I think I might have one follower. Honestly, I'm not sure what I'm doing and I'm hoping I don't make any atrocious mistakes. I think writing in my blog is more for my own benefit of having a place to journal ideas than anything else though. I often worry about what people will think. The nice thing about the internet though? You don't have to read anything I write if you don't want to! It's totally a personal choice. So I guess that really isn't an issue either.

3. Avoiding conflict. I dread the day I first read a negative comment on my blog (although, since I only have one follower, it's probably not likely to happen!). I'll probably get my feelings hurt, get mad, then cry a little, then finish it off with a bowl of ice cream or bag of chocolate chips and get over it. That's just how it works! 


What really prompted me to find a solution to all of my excuses was realizing I am not the only one doing this. While there may not be many, I know there are other moms out there that are homeschooling their children at a young age. Sometimes I feel a bit alone in this journey, but I know I'm not the only one "breaking the rules" and schooling my kid early.

So I'm going to do this! I don't want this post to turn into a gigantic mess, so I'll hold back on my reasons for why we chose to start schooling at a young age for another post! My hope is that other moms who may need ideas or encouragement will be able to find my blog and it can provide that for them!