So it's official...

As of the end of school this Friday, I am a homeschool mama!

We are pulling my oldest out of Kindergarten at the half way point for several reasons.. the biggest reason being my son HATES school. I mean he lies awake at night, makes himself sick, cries every morning hates school. Yeah, he's 5. My sons teacher has been wonderful, I couldn't of asked for a nicer teacher. She helped us make this decision.. she professionally thinks my guy is not emotionally ready for what school entails, and he is smart enough to understand he's not like the other kids in that way. It also doesn't help that he has been bullied, had his glasses busted, been called names and had his gloves taken away on a freezing cold day on the playground by a bully.

Maybe I am to blame for this, I have stayed home since before he was born and have protected him like a mother lion. My sons have never even had a babysitter outside our family. I have worked hard to protect them, and apparently the world is set up for kids used to day-care, and bullies, and all the rest. This was probably a huge culture shock to my son and I feel very bad for all of the stress and tears it caused. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I don't think 5 year olds should be stressed.

So for the rest of the year, I'm homeschooling my guy. I'm not sure what will happen next year but I will enjoy the time I am getting back with my son. :)

So are you ready for Christmas? I am and am not. I have the $$ ready, but honestly not one gift bought. The DH and I get my in-laws to babysit and take 1 evening and go to maybe 2 stores and buys EVERYTHING at one time. It works for us, it would make others nuts I know!

I have enjoyed decorating and watching Christmas movies with my boys every night. We have made several batches of cookies and have really had a good time so far this year :)

Well, that's all for now.. please leave me comments.. they improve my self esteem :)

Chow