This episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. 

Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane!

* Today's episode is sponsored by Film School 4 Teens and TJEd High.

* What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ 

* "I can feel my body tense up as I say the words with forced enthusiasm: “Ok, time for school!”

They say what I know they’ll say: Do we have to? And if I’m honest, that’s exactly what I’m saying in my own mind. Do we have to?!"