And the answer is.....

Since I have 5 kids and choose to homeschool them, I sometimes get treated like a circus freak with two heads. For some reason, people seem to think it's ok to comment on our choices and/or ask rude questions. I thought I would take this opportunity to answer some of them.

1. There are 5.

2. Yes, they are all mine.

3. Yes, they are all my husband's.

4. No, they are not home from school sick. We homeschool them.

5. Yes, I am a saint, but not for the reasons that you think.

6. Yes, we are busy. But we also have moments of boredom.

7. Yes, you could do it.

8. Yes, it is legal.

9. We have to inform the school district and either take a test or get a written letter by a certified teacher that we are actually teaching our children something.

10. We are learning about the same things your kids are learning about, just in a different way.

11. No, I am not worried that I am screwing my kids up and taking away opportunities for them. Homeschooling is increasing in popularity and more and more colleges are actually seeking out homeschoolers.

12. Yes, I have them with me ALL DAY LONG so that means we all go shopping together, we all eat meals together, we all talk together, laugh together, etc....

13. No, we don't sleep in. Some homeschoolers do and that's fine, but we choose to get up and get our work done so we have the rest of the day free.

14. Yes, you really COULD do it.

15. Yes, I do teach them all on different grade levels, and yes, that does include Algebra. They make these wonderful things called "Teacher's Editions."

16. No, I don't care if they miss their prom.

17. I agree that Christians should be an example to the outside world. But I also think that kids should have a strong foundation to know what they believe and why.

18. Yes, we do socialize them. Some weeks, they are out more than they are home.

19. No, I don't know if I'm done having kids. But thank you for asking such a personal question.

20. Yes, I do have times where I want a moment's peace, but those are few and far between (and that's when I go hide in the bathroom for 10 minutes). I genuinely LIKE my kids. This is my job, my heart and what God has in His will for me.

21. No, you're right. You probably couldn't do it then.