My Cat named Mrs. Momma

It is time to let the "cat" out of the bag.  My cat, is named Mrs. Momma....
Starting Monday, I will be homeschooling all my children.  Let me elaborate just a bit because I KNOW what most of you are thinking....WHAT THE H...E... double hockey stick is she thinking?
If you would have asked me 6 months ago what I thought about Homeschooling my kids I would have laughed in your face at the thought.  It was something I have never considered.  Then "it" happened.  What is "it" you might ask.  I don't even really know.  It is that feeling you get in church when it is Fast and Testimony Meeting when your heart is pounding out of your chest and you just KNOW you have to get up there and testify of what you KNOW to be true.  I KNOW this is the right thing for our family right now.
  I do want to be clear on something...this has NOTHING to do with Pathway.  I LOVE Pathway and their staff.  All three of my kids have AMAZING teachers that I adore.  Which makes this even harder for me. (emotionally)
 Erick and I have prayed and prayed and prayed and talked and talked and talked.  I have spoke with all my kids teachers as well as the Principal and have full support and understanding from all of them.  How amazing is that?
You might ask, "what about the social aspect?" to which I reply....Um  Have you met my kids?  That is the least concern that I have with this.  I have spent coutnless hours doing research, talking to other Moms that homeschool, visiting their homes, reading books etc.  I knowwhat I am getting into.  I am not naieve to think it is going to be rainbow's and glitter all the time. I know this will be a challenge for all of us.  I know that I am giving up all my "free" time during the day every day and guess what...I can't wait!  The way we have been living is crazy!  I have 5 kids, 4 of which are involved in a lot of things combined.  Everyday is a rat race.  Every day we are rushing and rushing and going and I am yelling and frazzled and busy.  We do a lot yes, but the QUALITY is not there.  I need quality with my children.  I need time with my children.  I need to KNOW my children.  This will give me that opportunity.
 I do not know how long we will do this.  It may only last 2 weeks!!  I am not afraid to admit when I have made a mistake.  We may go back to school next year.  We may be Homeschoolers for life! I do not know what the future holds.  What I do know is that both Erick and I feel a great deal of PEACE with this decision.  We know we are making the right decision for our family.
 So I need to ask something of you my friends and family.  Please, trust me.  Trust that I know what is best for my children who I would do ANYTHING in this world for.  Please, hold off on any negative comments whether they be on my blog, FB or in a converstaion with someone else.
I am sorry for those of you on FB that I strung along with this but I needed to go to the kids school and let their teachers know what we were doing before I put anything out there.  You are probably feeling let down at the big announcement! :) sorry! haha!
A new adventure is on our Horizon...I am excited at the possibilities with my children.  I will keep everyone posted at how things are going!  So starting Monday between the hours of 7-12 if you have to call me...call me Mrs. Momma. ;)