Normal is Boring

This has been my favorite saying recently.  The kids have come to expect it.  It all started a couple of weeks ago when B asked me if he was normal and I said no.  He seemed surprised at my answer and inquired more.  I explained to him that 'normal' kids don't have strong faith in God.  'Normal' kids aren't homeschooled.  'Normal' kids look to TV and friends for guidance instead of God and their parents.  'Normal' kids do what others think is cool even if they don't agree.  Who wants to be normal?

The other day I pulled into the bank and acidentally pulled up to the ATM when I wanted to go to the window.  I had to pull around again.  C said, "Mom they're going to think you're weird".  I said, "Oh well, who wants to be normal.  How boring would that be?"  My adorable, confident 8 year old said, "Yeah, I'm not normal.  I'm awesome!" 

I'm so glad that my kids are really taking this to heart.  Normal is boring.  My kids aren't normal but they most definitely are awesome!!

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. "  - Romans 12:2

Reason # 5 - Faith

Deuteronomy 6: 6-7  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. ⁷ Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

My children have worn crosses to school and talked about Christmas and God openly.  But, it seems that this is becoming a rarity.  The advantages of homeschooling in a Christian home are many.  We can have open discussions of any subject and not be afraid to include Christ.  We can learn ALL theories of how the world began and not just one.  We can learn about the faith of our forefathers and why they made decisions in history. 

I did not choose to homeschool my kids because I am a Christian and want to shelter them from any non-Christian influence.  But I don't like the idea of them being kept from any Christian influence for 7 hours a day, 5 days a week.  Just another benefit to homeschooling - freedom of religion!

Many blessings!!!