Lord, help us to be confident to do what you have called us to do, not to compare with others, and certainly never to judge the choices others' make for their own children.
When the girls get into discussions with other children who attend public school, sometimes Arielle and Liana feel a little deprived. They don't get to play with other kids at recess, they have no assemblies or class parties or art shows. They also work through many days that public school kids have off--government holidays and teacher in-service days. So I give them this--no school on birthdays! The girls love this, of course.
On Arielle's birthday we had a special breakfast and trip to the mall for Christmas shopping. Occasionally people will ask them, "No school today?" We just say no. We live in a metropolitan area with many public and private schools, so there has never been an issue. Nor should there be anyway. We fully comply with state law.
What's cooking tonight...
Chinese Pork Wraps
3 T. water
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. cornstarch
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1# boneless pork chops or tenderloin, sliced bite-size
3 cups slaw mix (carrots and cabbage)
hoisin sauce
flour tortillas
Wrap tortillas and heat in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Saute pork in a little oil until cooked through. Combine water, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar and garlic in a small bowl. When pork is done, stir in this sauce and cook until bubbly. Add slaw mix and cook a couple more minutes. Spread the warm tortilla with hoisin sauce, add meat and wrap.
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Another perk of homeschooling is confident children. Although I regrettably do not homeschool my three children, many of my friends homeschool. A common characteristic of my homeschooling friends' children is confidence. Perhaps it stems from the fact that their moms are selfless and put their children first. The children sense how important they are to the family.
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