Admissions Of A Homeschooler

     Homeschoolers are subject to some stereotypes, and the questions can get downright interesting!  :)  Here are a few:

Do you raise chickens, make your own soap and compost?

     Actually, I didn’t see my first real live chicken until I was probably fifteen years of age.

     I do have several homeschooling friends that had chickens (had = past tense, I think the coyotes got them... the chickens I mean).

    Eventually, we did raise some chickens.  We also raised Labradors, which are bird dogs.  Consequently, we only raise Labs now.

  

    I never did made my own soap.  Glycerin is expensive, and I am often too pressed for time to take up such a time consuming hobby.  I did hear yucca root makes a good lather, but then again, I am not too anxious to begin digging under a cactus.

  

    As for compost, we do have a sizeable garden on the side of our house and a small compost barrel.  We have grown some giant squash and chilies.  :)

Does everyone play instruments in your family?

     We have all learned to play the piano to an extent, my younger brother and sister especially.  My twin sister can play the violin.

     I love music, though I am not musically inclined myself.  I do play the tambourine in church but that is the sum of my musical ability.

How do you socialize?

    We travel quite a bit, visit different churches, and fellowship with other homeschooling families.  Just because some children are quiet, doesn't mean that we haven't been socialized.  Some members of my family are naturally quiet, while others are much more outgoing.  I guess it all depends on different personalities.

Do you have 8+ siblings in your family?

     Nope it’s just us four.  Some of my best friends come from a family of twelve but theirs is the biggest family of my acquaintance.

Do you wear denim jumpers?

    Even in my elementary years, I don’t recall wearing many jumpers.  My sisters and I do wear a variety of skirts, made from different materials.  Jean skirts are durable so I love wearing them when I go hiking, camping, or riding.

How would you rate your organizing skills?

     All my clothes in my closet are sorted by color.  I thought about sorting by long sleeves/short sleeves, skirts, and dresses.  However, the different colors sprinkled throughout my closet gave me the feeling of being disorganized... :)  Some people organize by style, size, etc.  I usually organize by color and matching size.

Having been a homeschooler, and now homeschooling a younger sibling, you must be extremely patient.

  Sometimes I am patient, and sometimes its a struggle.  I guess it depends what I am waiting for and how long I have already waited.

    Well, that is about it.  :)  I hope you enjoyed!