'Twas the Night Before Homeschool.......

'Twas the night before home school, and all through the home,

Mom was  going over new curriculum with a fine-toothed comb.

The pencils, markers, and crayons were laid out with care,

and Mom hoped that in the morning they'd still be there.

The children were jumping on top of their beds,

refusing the new bedtime and giggling instead.

Mama was stressed out about starting again,

but Dad said not to worry, as he kissed the baby's chin.

But how will she do it? She thought with a fright,

As the older kids were still not down for the night.

There's math, and reading, and grammar to teach,

Maybe she could just run away to the beach?

And Bible, science, and history, too!

A huge responsibility, that much is true.

The days will be busy, with school and just "life",

Some days with triumph, some days with strife.

But she has been called to this job, whether she is ready or not,

and God will equip her, for He loves her a lot!

He reminds her it's more about discipleship than a grade,

And this time when they are little will so quickly fade.

Just love them, He says, and I will supply new grace each day,

You are doing this for me, just trust and obey.

So she shut all her books, and climbed in bed for the night,

And prayed to her Father will all of her might.

"Lord, bless this new year, and teach us your way."

And now she felt ready to face the next day.