Ode to Homeschool Moms

Ack!!! Jenn just pointed out that I probably offended all the homeschool moms because I said I was going to be a *real* teacher. I didn't mean to offend!!! I have been a substitute for 2 years while working on my degree in education (I graduate May 07), so in my feeble mind, I will finally have my own classroom and not be constantly trying to figure out how to manage other teachers' classes. You see, real - not a sub. I have the utmost respect for moms (and dads!) who homeschool. I wanted to homeschool ours (we have four), but then I realized I have no patience when it comes to teaching my own children---other peoples kids, sure, but my own... I'm also incredibly lazy if I'm at home. So, my hat's off to you ladies who homeschool. I am fascinated by you. What an incredible love and mind-blowing dedication!! I desire to be like you. I work in public education where at least half of the parents don't care if their child learns anything or not. The caring is left up to the teachers and administrators. School is just the babysitter to get the kids outta their hair. I love how Jenn calls the bus the "big yellow freedom bird". There has to be someone to educate those kids! I consider anyone who teaches (at home, at parochial, at public) to be equal to, or maybe just a tad greater than me.