What About Socialization?

Yesterday was one of those Hallmark-perfect days that you dream about when you think of the joys of homeschooling. Let’s take a few quick peeks. (Cue the softfocus lens)

10 AM: Here in the living room, you see the child lying on the couch, listening with rapt attention while Mom reads to her about the Constitution.

12 PM: The whole family now gathers at the table for their afternoon meal, a healthy and delicious melange of noodles and veggies. The child begs to continue reading The Voyage of Lewis and Clark while eating.

1 PM: Now Mom is cheerfully cleaning the house, popping in every once in a while to answer a question or two about the math that the child is diligently working at on the dining room table.

4 PM “Awh, mom, can’t we do some MORE schoolwork? Please?”

6 PM: Child grabs two volumes of the encyclopedia to bring with her to dinner at the restaurant.

9 PM: Mom tucks the smiling and cooperative child into bed to rest up for another day.

So, I figure since I now have this whole homeschooling and housework thing down, it’s pretty much easy sailing from here until she’s 18.

What. Why are you laughing at me?