Well as with most things technical in my life, this video took waaaaaay too many hours to pull together, so I sure hope some of you watch it! And just so you know, things are certainly not always as rosy as they may look here. I tried to get some footage of the kids beating the snot out of each other, but they'd stop as soon as the camera was in view. Hey…maybe I should use that trick more often.
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Want to read about how we came to this crazy decision in the first place? Go here.
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Watch the video here, it'll play after the ad:
p.s. Forgive me for being so obviously inexperienced at videotaping, editing, etc. etc… Sometimes you may need to turn the volume up, then back down again, geesh, I'm sorry!
Deborah says
Your video warms my heart – especially the little journal entry saying the kiddo was thankful to be with mom. Aren’t we just about the most blessed people on earth, us homeschoolers? Sure, some days STINK but overall I am eternally grateful for the extra time I’ve had with my children!
KitchenKop says
Yes I do feel very blessed. I tell everyone that I love homeschooling as long as it’s a day that I don’t feel like wringing their necks!
Kel
Teena says
Loved watching the video!
Jeanmarie says
Wonderful video! I love the music, too.
Heather Anderson says
This video made me smile a lot. Thank you for sharing it.
Kerry M says
Inspirational!
Boo sack noodle says
Gaaaaaaay
Lisa G says
I LOVE IT!!! And your house is super pretty. But seriously – I’m going to start homeschooling this fall and I’m a wee bit overwhelmed. Having such small children at home (5,3,1) is a little too much for me and I am not very organized. But I think that starting a homeschool curriculum when the oldest is in Kindergarten will let us try it out and see if I can cut the mustard 🙂 Thank you for giving me a glimpse into my future!!
KitchenKop says
As I said to someone else above, you’ll never regret it. 🙂
Heather T. says
Loved it! Great music too.
Kristi says
This is such a sweet video! It’s my first year homeschooling my 8 year old son and I’m loving almost (haha!) every minute of it. Right now my baby is napping, my toddler and son are playing together making a town and a huge mess. <3
Shannon says
Kelly I loved it! Especially the letter one of your kids wrote. That is what homeschooling is a about and it is so sweet that your children appreciate it.
Sarah says
So much fun to watch! Glad to know that my older two are the only ones to beat on each other! Their baby sister (19 months) stops them though. She gets a bit upset and will start to fuss and pat herself that it is okay. They do just about anything for their baby sister, we all waited and prayed for that little one!
Commenter via Facebook says
What a sweet video! Loved it!
Commenter via Facebook says
That was awesome
Commenter via Facebook says
I watched this morning from the email link which took me to YouTube. Was fun to watch! Looks like the kids are having a blast.
Maryjane says
Wonderful video! Brought tears to my eyes — many memories of our homeschooling days.
Kelly says
Great job, Kelly! Thanks for sharing the video! Because of you, then God’s nudging, I’ve been moved to homeschool my two girls next year! Like you, this was never anything I ever thought I’d want to do…ever! But, now I’m really excited about it, as are my girls! Thanks for the inspiration…
KitchenKop says
Isn’t God hilarious, the stuff He calls us to sometimes?! And the people he sometimes uses, that’s even funnier! 🙂
You’ll never regret it.
Kel
Commenter via Facebook says
OK the no music version is uploading right now. If you can’t see the first version with music in your country, check this link in a half hour or so: https://youtube.com/kellykitchenkop
Commenter via Facebook says
Thanks Nancy!! xoxo
Commenter via Facebook says
Some days they are, other days not so much. 🙂
Commenter via Facebook says
OK will go do that now, thank you!
Commenter via Facebook says
Booger.
Commenter via Facebook says
Love it!!
Patty says
Enjoy those days…they go by super fast! Loved the video…
Commenter via Facebook says
No, it says it can not be displayed.
Commenter via Facebook says
Ppl in Europe may not be able to view, just post again without music.
Carrie says
Cool! Thanks for sharing. I have lots of those laundry days myself 😉
By the way I love your backyard…that’s so cool.
Commenter via Facebook says
can view from Oz … no red slippers reqired!
Commenter via Facebook says
very nice. your kids are adorable.
Kelley says
Oh, so so so sweet! My babies are all grown up, homeschooled, and so loved! My daughters are now planning there homeschool lives with there babies. My sons are enjoying the beginning months of marriage. Enjoy these days they go by so fast, I remember the first day of homeschooling with our daughter, what an experience to see what our God has done in all four of our children’s lives. Ona-Lysa, 29-worship leader momma of three,Elizabeth-25, momma of two, Nic-24, mighty married man, full time mechanic,Elisha-23, mighty married man, [email protected] Boeing! Momma’s each of them love God Saved by Jesus! Didn’t kiss their lovers until wedding day! So much more!!! Can you tell I enjoyed this part of life, now my Houseband and me enjoy watching them create family!
Blessings Kelly,
Kelley Ahearn
Commenter via Facebook says
Thanks everyone, it’s obvious that I’m a very GREEN videographer, editor, etc., but oh well!
Commenter via Facebook says
We all watched it! Looks a lot like our homeschool days! 🙂
Commenter via Facebook says
Just great! You are doing such a fabulous job!
Commenter via Facebook says
I can see it, in the US. Love it! It’s very encouraging to me so see what other homeschooler’s homes are like!
JoAnna says
Beautiful!
Commenter via Facebook says
works just fine right now, great job!