Horrible

So, today was what I would call a horrible day.  If that sounds like an exaggeration, unfortunately, it's not.  It started with my ipod dying six minutes into my run and went downhill from there.  At one point, I went into our room to get something and caught Chris in a rare unencumbered moment.  I told him I was out of ideas to deal with some persistent behavior problems we're having and maybe it was time to consider putting the girls back in school.  In the year and a half that we have been back at homeschooling, today was the first time I seriously suggested that.  I love homeschooling mainly because I love being with my kids.  I love the one on one time I spend with them and the books we read.  I love the field trips and the family friends we have made through homeschooling.  Today though, I really wondered if it was the best thing for all of our girls.  Chris didn't hesitate though.  His response was, "wait a minute, we're all in on this."  And he affirmed all that I am doing for the girls.  The day went on being horrible after that and maybe in the past, I would have searched for solutions--the technique, the schedule, the planner--that would make the difference.  These days although I know there's always room for improvement, I also know that the bottom line is--life is hard.  Chris' firm stand in favor of homeschooling as the best path for our children and our family was the best thing that happened today because I believe that too.  He reminded me that we're in it together and tonight at dinner, he also made me laugh a lot.  What a great thing that is.  

(So, to top it all off, I didn't even get to lose myself in House tonight because of the World Series.  I know tomorrow has to be better.)