K's Opinion of Homeschooling

For the last week it's been somewhat difficult getting the kids to finish their schoolwork in a reasonable time. The resulting long days have worn me out. Feeling discouraged I cornered K and asked her how she truly felt about being homeschooled. The conversation went like this:

Me: K, do you like being homeschooled?
K: Yes, mama.
Me: Really? Are you just saying that? Don't you miss going to public school? I mean, don't tell me you'd rather be homeschooled just because you think that would make ME happy.
K: No mama, I don't want to go back to public school. You teach me so much. And, I really like the books.
Me: What do you mean?
K: The books at school didn't have many words. They had too many pictures. Our homeschool books have more words. I learn lots more stuff. And, the pictures really teach me things. The science books at school just had pictures of animals and stuff. I didn't learn anything from them. The pictures in our books give me information. They have stuff I can learn.
Me: Well, tell me this. Which one is easier, public school or homeschool?
K: Public school was easier.
Me: Didn't you like it easier?
K: No, it didn't teach me much.
Me: Is homeschool too hard?
K: Yes, it's hard sometimes. But, I like learning new stuff and you help me. I don't mind if it's hard. I like learning lots of new stuff.
Me: Wow. I'm glad you like learning.
K: (hugging me) Thanks mama. I love you.

Later that evening I related the conversation to E. The most amazing smile crossed his face. That smile was just as rewarding to see as K's word were to hear. Somewhere along the way the proverbial fire got lit and I didn't even realize it.

Moreover, I've realized that perhaps they've been slow getting the work done because they are trying to absorb new information rather than being lackadaisical.