guys, that was a fantastic quote, and these are fantastic thoughts. I'm going to have to think about these a lot. My oldest is so darn stormy and miserable - it's not even glass half empty. We're literally arguing about whether there is ANY water in the glass. And my middle is this sudden rage, can't even be looked at kiddo at 3.5, leaving me wondering, what's not right in HIS environment? I'm not even sure. He's mostly been so happy with his preschool. But he can't handle thwarting or mistakes. I think it might have something to do with trying to keep up with his nearly 7.5 yo brother. I wish I were either brave enough, or had a double, so I could just up and decide to homeschool starting tomorrow. I think my oldest would about die of shock but then might recover. But my baby consistently wakes every hour. Sometimes two, sometimes ten minutes...but generally, on the hour. (gee, the 3yos problem couldn't have anything to do with this, could it?!) I just don't think I can educate anyone like this. Am I wrong? Can you homeschool with no brain or energy and very small kids around? Can you work (generally, but not entirely, from home) while homeschooling? I think I've had this conception of homeschooling as me and the kids at the kitchen table all day. I know I can't do that...but I'm not sure what is possible.