Lucy is my dress up queen. She is very particular about what she puts on each morning and it usually consists of sparkles, crowns, lots of jewelry and if she can sneak on some makeup before I catch her it completes her outfit and she is ready for the day. However today was the exception - she wanted to be her Dad. " I want to dress up and be the most handsomest like daddy." I couldn't complain - A morning without painting fingernails, rubbing makeup off the counter and not having to fasten a million necklaces sounded good to me. It took all of 5 minutes (only because I don't know how to tie a tie) and was ready to go. I have to admit she looked pretty cute.

Can't say I haven't thought about it?

Ok, so as you can tell I totally go in spurts with this blog thing. It's a definite love hate relationship. I guess the stars must be aligned right because for some odd reason I feel like I have a lot to write about - and this just seems like the right place to do it.
So here is the deal. My six year old has been a handful lately - love her deeply - but nonetheless she is pushing my buttons. Which makes my next comment seem some what contrary - I have been thinking of home schooling her. I know, I know, you think I am crazy, but I have my reasons and right now them seem pretty convincing.
Top three reason
1. More time with her - which I know is strange seeing as how I just admitted that we aren't exactly getting along. But you see my six year old needs - thrives - breathes attention. She needs it and a lot of it. So maybe with more attention - more love and affection our little battle of wills will melt away into laughter and learning.
2. More control over our lives and how we spend our time. I truly believe that you can the same amount of material in 3 hours as you can in 8 - it's all about teacher/student ration and time management. I think it's a little ridiculous that she spend 6 hours at school only to come home to another 1-2 hours of homework. I don't get it????
3. I feel like she is growing up way to fast and this way I will get to be a bigger part of that growing up.

There you have it - my top three reasons. Not sure which way to go - Brock says NO!! Savannah says NO!!! Do I even have a choice? Or is the freedom of home schooling and the daydreams of my children throwing their arms around me in utter joy as we learn through weekly field trips and perfectly planned lessons that inspire them to dream big and instill in them unparalleled confidence a figment of my imagination? Any ideas - from the three of you that actually still look at this blog - you know who you are?

(Note to readers - I love satire - it's just hard put into words)