The first part of the year was filled with exciting adventures; making volcanoes and Solar System replicas. I worried that I would not be good enough for my son, as a teacher, but I soon realized that getting to know him in a very different way proved to be the best job I have ever had. I found a certain peace being at home with him and learning right along side of him. I was realizing him as a person, and not just a kid.

Of course, we struggled at times, but we also shouted victory once we would master a certain skill. We would grumble over lengthy math lessons, but we would jump with excitement over learning the different kinds of birds that were in our yard. I was not only teaching him; he was teaching me as well!