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Arrogance of Large Church Families

The last I checked, pride goeth before the fall. It happens every Sunday, we sit in the pew at church and a friend followed by her large family sits in front or behind my little family and I. When we first attended mass with his community, I was foolish for thinking some of these women would be friends with me. I literally concealed my professional life to be "just one of the girls." Turns out, with this community, if you don't meet the number of children the other catholic (homeschool) families have, you are on the outside. I even argued with myself, that perhaps I bring this thinking on myself, after all they are Church goers, they know they shouldn't judge and just be neighborly, no? It must be my insecurity, trying to be a round peg in a square hole, no? No!  I think the worst comment I heard was, "I feel sorry for small families," it was a close second to, "Why are you tired, you only have two children?" and "You're lucky, no more b...

Ramblings of Catholic Homeschool life

There is something to say about dedicating the day to something greater than you every day. When our children begin to practice this with us, we can see their soul come alive and their enthusiasm inspires me, the parent to further the mission. Children are closer to God, as an adult these graces from children make us better in more ways than one. My spouse and I find ourselves learning more with and from our kids. Nothing feels more natural than time spent with your family honoring our Lord and creation. Homeschool gives us the freedom to teach our children at their pace in a relaxed atmosphere. It's not always so easy. First you're the parent, then you're the teacher, then school counselor, then PE coach then taxi driver...it's downright crazy making at times. However, as the cliche goes, it's worth it. During those moments I hear my soon to be 4 year old tell her older sibling, "That's not prudent, lets sink about this!" Or when my 6 year old wants t...