Here it goes...... beginner here

Hello digital world. I wanted to have a blog specifically for my new homeschooling journey. It will be a new adventure for the Chagnon's. In April I heard the Lord tell me that I needed to homeschool all 5 of my kids. I was enjoying my break when the kids were at school, having playdates, going to MOPS, shopping with one or two kids, having the freedom to clean my house and enjoy the peace and quiet and no clutter. But now my world is turning upside down. I was hesitant at first, change can be hard, but I knew it was the Lord when I had baby #5 and felt so overwhelmed with the bad behavior from all of them when they came home from school. It was a mix of disobedience, rudeness, selfishness and bullying. Plus getting a phone call from the Principal concerning my boys. The beginning of school I had tears from my daughter and felt like I was making her go to school and trying to figure it all out. Also towards the end of school I was getting kids starving when they got home and they all complained of the "school lunches". All of this piled into 3 children once they came home seemed so chaotic. I was thinking about my role as a mother and how can I create some peace in our home. It was up to me to pray and seek the Lord and he gave me the "homeschool" answer. I was hesitant because I was looking into working at home doing "daycare" and getting licensed. He convicted me and said What about your children that I gave you? He gave me a vision that my children are precious pearls. I have always felt an urgency in instilling Godly values into my children before they get too old or mature and want to go their own way. My time is running out. They are getting older, but He reassured me it is not too late. My oldest is entering middle school. I feel like it is God's perfect timing that this is all happening by his design in the perfect time that it is. I can't imagine doing it any other time than now. This summer I had a chance to ask the children what they thought of me being their teacher and praying and seeking God's will concerning curriculum and what my "day" will look like? I also went to a few friends houses to get a feel of what homeschooling looks like through their family. It has helped prepare me. I feel like the path I am on is God breathed. He is the one Mentoring me, showing me how to "do it" by the prompting of the Holy Spirit. As long as I seek his face concerning all things, he will provide the way, the money, and the resources. I am excited to see a change in my children's heart and minds. To be able to love school at home, and to love their family. This year our "verse" will be 1 Corinthians 13. We will be practicing love in our home according to God's word. Already with back to school sales. I can feel their excitement in starting school. I may start earlier than September. Today they decorated their binders and were making plans to where their seat would be at. We are going to work at this together, so they will be a part of their "schooling" and learn and grow together. I am anticipating good things. It was God's idea, and his ways are perfect!